Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Entrepreneurship

Chapter

Resource Mobilisation

Question:
Which of the following is a common second round of financing for high-growth start-ups or early stage companies?
Options:
Banks
Venture Capitalists
Angel Investors
Seed Capitalists
Correct Answer:
Angel Investors
Explanation:
The job of an angel investor is invaluable. They fill the gap in start-up or early stage financing between "friends and family", by providing seed funding and formal venture capital. Humorously, they were once given the acronym FFF – i.e. FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FOOLS. Although it is usually difficult to raise more than a few thousands from friends and family, even the venture capitalist are least interested to make investments. Thus, angel investments is a common second round of financing for high-growth start-ups or early stage companies.