Bhushan and Vinay were pursuing Electrical Engineering from a prestigious engineering college. During their third year they developed a solar LED bulb which can be used indoors. The bulb had a small panel which had to be charged at a stretch for 10 hours in the sun and it would last for 200 hours of usage. The idea was risky as there was a possibility that the market might not accept such a product, but if they do so, then, there would be a revolution in the power industry as it would lead to saving of power in every household. The prototype was made but to manufacture and distribute the same, they required around 5 Crores. Both Bhushan and Vinay approached Mittal capitals who were ready to invest in their business in exchange for equity stake and a pre-decided percentage of profits in the firm. After a month they started their business Bright and Shine enterprise. The business was a success and made a profit of Rs. 25 lakhs at the end of the first year.
Identify the source of finance from the above case study.
Identify the source of finance from the above case study.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
a venture capitalist invests in a firm in exchange for an equity stake in the business.