Lesson 2 part 2

Question 1

investments are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. They are typically divided into different stages, each catering to startups at varying levels of development and growth

Answer 1

Venture capital investments

Question 2

represents the earliest phase of a startup’s journey. At this stage, entrepreneurs are usually in the ideation or product development phase

Answer 2

Seed Stage

Question 3

funding helps founders turn their innovative concepts into a viable product or service

Answer 3

Seed-stage

Question 4

It is often used for market research, product prototyping, and initial team building.

Answer 4

Seed-stage

Question 5

These rounds are characterized by increasing funding amounts as the company achieves milestones and demonstrates growth potential

Answer 5

Early-Stage (Series A, B, C, etc.):

Question 6

————- funding typically supports market expansion, scaling operations, and customer acquisition.

Answer 6

Series A

Question 7

such as ——— and ——-, provide capital for further scaling, international expansion, and product development.

Answer 7

Series B and Series C

Question 8

signifies a period of rapid expansion and scaling for a startup. By this stage, the company has established a strong market presence and may be on the verge of profitability

Answer 8

Growth Stage

Question 9

funding is aimed at accelerating growth and market dominance (marketing campaigns, mergers and acquisitions, and entry into new markets.)

Answer 9

Growth Stage

Question 10

offer liquidity to venture capital investors and allow them to realize their returns on investment.

Answer 10

Exit Strategies (IPO, Acquisition)