Angel Investment

Venture Capital

Crowdfunding

Personal Savings

To provide large amounts of funding to startups

To offer mentorship and guidance to startups

To conduct due diligence on startups

To manage the day-to-day operations of startups

A convertible note accrues interest, while a SAFE does not

A convertible note has a fixed maturity date, while a SAFE does not

A convertible note can be converted into equity, while a SAFE cannot

A convertible note is a type of loan, while a SAFE is a type of equity

To outline the terms and conditions of an investment

To provide a detailed financial analysis of the startup

To establish a formal partnership between the startup and the investor

To protect the intellectual property of the startup

To maximize profits for the startup

To minimize risk for the startup

To provide long-term support for the startup

To generate a return on investment

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Merger or Acquisition

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Liquidation

To provide the majority of the funding

To conduct due diligence on the startup

To negotiate the terms of the investment

To manage the startup's finances

To assess the financial health of the startup

To evaluate the management team of the startup

To identify potential legal or regulatory issues

All of the above

Series A funding is typically the first round of institutional funding, while Series B funding is the second

Series A funding is typically smaller than Series B funding

Series A funding is typically used for product development, while Series B funding is typically used for marketing and sales

All of the above

To provide funding to startups

To offer mentorship and guidance to startups

To connect startups with potential investors

All of the above

To raise capital from a large number of small investors

To validate a product or service idea

To generate buzz and excitement around a startup

All of the above

Venture capital funds invest in early-stage startups, while private equity funds invest in more mature companies

Venture capital funds typically have a shorter investment horizon than private equity funds

Venture capital funds are typically more hands-on with their investments than private equity funds

All of the above

To oversee the management of the startup

To make strategic decisions for the startup

To represent the interests of the shareholders

All of the above

To forecast the financial performance of the startup

To evaluate the potential return on investment

To identify potential financial risks

All of the above

A pre-money valuation is the value of the startup before the investment, while a post-money valuation is the value of the startup after the investment

A pre-money valuation is typically higher than a post-money valuation

A pre-money valuation is typically used to calculate the equity stake of the investor

All of the above