Ted Price's new company is already experiencing steady growth of about 10 percent per year. Ted believes this rate of growth is sustainable for the next several years. He enjoys the business and wants to maintain personal ownership and control over the firm for as long as possible, but he needs to find some external financing. Ted is likely to find a venture capitalist who is very interested in helping him meet his financial needs.

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Venture capitalists typically invest in companies that have high growth potential and the ability to scale quickly. While Ted's company is experiencing steady growth, a 10 percent annual growth rate may not be attractive enough to warrant investment from a venture capitalist who is looking for higher returns on their investment in a shorter time frame. Additionally, venture capitalists often want a significant ownership stake and control over the company, which conflicts with Ted's desire to maintain personal ownership and control. Therefore, it is unlikely that Ted will find a venture capitalist who is interested in helping him meet his financial needs.

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