You Founded Your Own Firm Three Years Ago

question 103

Multiple Choice

You founded your own firm three years ago. You initially contributed $200,000 of your own money and in return you received 2 million shares of stock. Since then, you have sold an additional 1 million shares of stock to angel investors. You are now considering raising capital from a venture capital firm. This venture capital firm would invest $4 million and would receive 2 million newly issued shares in return. The post-money valuation of your firm is closest to ________.

• A) $10.0 million
• B) $4.0 million
• C) $9.0 million
• D) $3.5 million

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Definitions:

Labor Supplied

The aggregate amount of hours that employees are prepared and capable of working for a specified rate of pay.

Binding Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government or body above the equilibrium price, leading to excess supply if the market cannot legally adjust to its equilibrium.

Sellers

Market participants involved in providing goods or services for purchase, playing a key role in the supply side of the economy.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable market condition.