After Seeing Mort's Advertisement: "You Aren't Gettin' Any Younger! Start

After seeing Mort's advertisement: "You Aren't Gettin' Any Younger! Start Planning for Heaven Today!" a(n) ________ firm decided the aging population was a good investment. Although they typically look at start-ups with great promise, they approached Mort with $6 million dollars for his new idea of a major three-city expansion that included six new funeral homes, a crematory, and mausoleum. After researching the offer, Mort agreed to give up 50% ownership of the business in order to secure these funds. His last thoughts as he began to sign the papers were: "Now, I'll be able to compete with the big guys!"

A) retained earnings
B) indentured
C) venture capital
D) leveraged buyout