Venture Capitalists Provide Financing for New Firms from the Seed

Venture capitalists provide financing for new firms from the seed and start-up stage all the way to mezzanine and bridge financing.In exchange for this financing,venture capitalists generally receive:

A) the personal financial guarantees of all current owners.
B) an equity position and board of director positions.
C) the right to set the offer price in any future initial public offering.
D) the protection provided by a court-appointed trustee.
E) a government-funded guarantee of repayment for all funds provided.