EF Flashcards
Maturation Phase
develop and idea concept to functional demonstration model (idea grows up)
takes 3 months to 2 years
Incubation Phase
build on demonstration model to prove that their idea can be financially viable. Requires drafting of a business plan. Culminates in the formation of a company.
(before the seed hatches you have to incubate and keep it warm)
9-18 months
Seed Phase
commercial launch
12-36 months
Consolidation Phase
achieve first sales and break even point
24-48 months
Development Phase
profits are achieved
Tag Along Rights
AKA co-sale rights
clauses that protect minority shareholders if majority shareholders or other shareholders sell to a 3rd party
the minority shareholders can join the transaction
minority can tag along
Drag Along Rights
prevents minority shareholders from refusing to sell their shares to get a higher price or any other reason
drags them along
IPO
going public
being listed on a stock market
new equity for company from capital increase
liquidity for shareholders
Trade Sale
selling equity to a 3rd party
industrial or financial buyer
Internal Growth
use available cash to grow current products and with innovations developed by company’s team
External Growth
acquire competitors or complementary business
New Equity + Debt
new equity from a private equity fund or a corporate fund
bank loan is easier since company is profitable
Break Even Point BP
FC/CM%
Cash Flow =
Net Profit + Depreciation
depreciation is a non cash expense
Balance Sheet
Assets and Liabilities
at a specific point in time
net assets inventory WIP customer receivables cash and market securities share capital net profit loss earning after dividends loans and financial debt supplier payables social and tax debts other payables and accruals account payables