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With respect to venture capital, the term "mezzanine-stage financing" is used to describe the financing:
With respect to venture capital, the term "mezzanine-stage financing" is used to describe the financing:
- to initiate commercial manufacturing.
- that supports product development and market research.
- to prepare for an initial public offering. (correct)
Which of the following types of private debt has the lowest level of risk?
Which of the following types of private debt has the lowest level of risk?
- Mezzanine debt.
- Venture debt.
- Unitranche debt. (correct)
The formative stage of venture capital investing when capital is furnished for market research and product development is best characterized as the:
The formative stage of venture capital investing when capital is furnished for market research and product development is best characterized as the:
- early stage.
- seed stage. (correct)
- angel investing stage.
Kettering Incorporated is a successful manufacturer of technology hardware. Kettering is seeking capital to finance additional growth that will position the company for an initial public offering. This stage of financing is most accurately described as:
Kettering Incorporated is a successful manufacturer of technology hardware. Kettering is seeking capital to finance additional growth that will position the company for an initial public offering. This stage of financing is most accurately described as:
The vintage year is the year in which a private equity fund:
The vintage year is the year in which a private equity fund:
Supplying capital to companies that are just moving into operation, but do not as yet have a product or service available to sell, is a description that best relates to which of the following stages of venture capital investing?
Supplying capital to companies that are just moving into operation, but do not as yet have a product or service available to sell, is a description that best relates to which of the following stages of venture capital investing?
SuperStarts Venture Capital Fund has a favorable performance record compared to other venture capital funds. This most likely suggests SuperStarts began investing its capital in a:
SuperStarts Venture Capital Fund has a favorable performance record compared to other venture capital funds. This most likely suggests SuperStarts began investing its capital in a:
At what stage in its lifecycle is a company most likely to have distressed debt?
At what stage in its lifecycle is a company most likely to have distressed debt?
A private equity firm that provides equity capital to a publicly traded company to finance the company's restructuring, but does not take the company private, is best described as engaging in:
A private equity firm that provides equity capital to a publicly traded company to finance the company's restructuring, but does not take the company private, is best described as engaging in:
Relatively infrequent valuations of private equity portfolio companies most likely cause:
Relatively infrequent valuations of private equity portfolio companies most likely cause:
What type of private debt is least likely to have warrants?
What type of private debt is least likely to have warrants?
To exit an investment in a portfolio company through a trade sale, a private equity firm sells:
To exit an investment in a portfolio company through a trade sale, a private equity firm sells:
Compared to traditional bonds, private debt provides:
Compared to traditional bonds, private debt provides:
The stage at which venture capital financing is used to fund market research and product development is best characterized as the:
The stage at which venture capital financing is used to fund market research and product development is best characterized as the:
Flashcards
Mezzanine-stage financing
Mezzanine-stage financing
Venture capital financing before an IPO to prepare for it.
Unitranche debt
Unitranche debt
A blend of debt ranking between senior and subordinated, but less risky than venture debt.
Seed stage
Seed stage
Capital for product development, marketing, and market research.
Mezzanine-stage financing
Mezzanine-stage financing
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Vintage year
Vintage year
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Early stage
Early stage
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Favorable performance record
Favorable performance record
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Distressed debt
Distressed debt
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Private investment in public equity
Private investment in public equity
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Valuations
Valuations
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Direct lending
Direct lending
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Trade sale
Trade sale
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Private debt
Private debt
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Seed stage
Seed stage
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Study Notes
- Mezzanine-stage financing provides capital during the period before an initial public offering for venture capital.
- Unitranche debt is a mix of different debt classes, ranking between senior and subordinated, and is the private debt with the lowest risk.
- Venture debt is the riskiest of the private debts because it finances start-up companies with high business risk, often lacking positive cash flow and assets.
- The seed stage furnishes capital for product development, marketing, and market research in venture capital investing.
- The angel investing stage uses investment funds for business plans and assessing market potential.
- The early stage refers to investments made to fund initial commercial production and sales.
- Mezzanine stage capital prepares a company for an IPO (Initial Public Offering).
- Angel investing and early-stage financing are used in a company's formative stages.
- The vintage year is when a private equity fund makes its first investment.
- The first capital commitment year may differ from the first investment year due to the lag between capital commitment and deployment.
- Supplying capital to companies just moving into operation, without a product or service to sell, relates to the early venture capital investing stage.
- The early stage capital helps fund initial production and sales.
- SuperStarts Venture Capital Fund's favorable performance record suggests investing during a business cycle expansion.
- Funds investing during a business cycle expansion are likely to earn higher rates of return if they specialize in early-stage companies.
- Funds investing during business cycle contractions are likely to earn higher rates if they specialize in distressed companies.
- Mature companies are most likely to have distressed debt due to financial trouble from temporary or structural issues.
- Private investment in public equity provides equity capital to a publicly traded company for restructuring without taking it private.
- Angel investing finances the formation of a business.
- Mezzanine-stage financing provides capital to a firm as it prepares for an IPO.
- Infrequent valuations of private equity portfolio companies lead to a downward bias in standard deviations and correlations.
- Direct lending is the type of private debt least likely to have warrants.
- Direct lending is often senior and secured, while venture and mezzanine debt often have features like warrants for additional risk compensation.
- A trade sale involves selling a portfolio company to a competitor or another strategic buyer.
- An IPO involves selling shares of a portfolio company to the public.
- A secondary sale involves selling to another private equity firm or group of investors.
- Private debt provides higher returns compared to traditional bonds.
- Private debt is riskier and more illiquid than traditional bonds, but may include equity upside potential.
- Seed stage financing funds market research, product development, and marketing and is typically the first stage a venture capital fund invests in a start-up.
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