An Entrepreneur with a Patent on a Cyber-Security Software System

question 18

Multiple Choice

An entrepreneur with a patent on a cyber-security software system was able to get financing from a venture capitalist for his start-up.What did the venture capitalist likely evaluate about the start-up that led to the financing?

• A) start-up is in the technology industry
• B) entrepreneur has a patent
• C) projected growth rate exceeds 40%
• D) entrepreneur agreed to a loan

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