As John Considers Approaching a Venture Capital Firm to Provide

question 298

Multiple Choice

As John considers approaching a venture capital firm to provide funding for his new software firm, he should realize that a venture capital firm will:

• A) offer no more than 20 percent of the funding he needs.
• B) charge a higher interest rate than a commercial bank.
• C) expect the company to provide a steady dividend income.
• D) probably want an ownership interest in the business.

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Deaf Culture

A collection of communal institutions, values, history, literary traditions, art, behaviors, and social beliefs that are shaped by deafness and predominantly utilize sign languages for communication.