Nature's Bounty, an Organic Seed Company, Is Seeking to Grow

question 31

Multiple Choice

Nature's Bounty, an organic seed company, is seeking to grow from a small company selling seeds in local markets into a company that sells seeds across several states. The funding for this expansion comes from a wealthy individual who uses his considerable inherited wealth to fund a variety of eco-friendly businesses. Which of the following best describes the individual's relationship with Nature's Bounty?

• A) an angel investor
• B) a venture capitalist
• C) an institutional investor
• D) a corporate investor

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Definitions:

Middle-Class Volunteers

Individuals from the middle-income group who offer their service for a cause or organization without monetary compensation.

Economic Ties

The connections between countries or organizations based on trade, investment, and other financial activities.

Democratic System

A form of government in which power resides with the people, who participate directly or through elected representatives in decision-making.

Lusitania

A British ocean liner sunk by a German submarine in 1915, an event that contributed to the United States' decision to enter World War I.