Which of the Following Set of Characteristics Places a Startup

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following set of characteristics places a startup in the strongest position to apply for equity funding?

• A) Weak cash flow, high leverage, low-to-moderate growth, unproven management
• B) Strong cash flow, low leverage, audited financials, good management, healthy balance sheet
• C) Unique business idea, strong cash flow, low-to-moderate growth, broad market
• D) Strong cash flow, high leverage, low-to-moderate growth, unproven management
• E) Unique business idea, high growth, niche market, proven management

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Definitions:

Forceps

A medical instrument resembling a pair of tongs, used for grasping, manipulating, or extracting, especially in deliveries to assist in childbirth.

Vacuum Extraction Tube

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Fetus In Distress

A term denoting a condition in which a fetus does not receive adequate oxygen during pregnancy or labor, which may lead to complications if not promptly addressed.

Oxytocin

A substance that functions as both a hormone and neurotransmitter, playing key roles in the processes of childbirth and milk production, while also contributing to the development of social connections and trust.