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The book value of a company is the value of the common stock (total assets minus liabilities minus preferred stock minus intangible assets). The book value of an asset of a company is typically based ...
The actions of a startup to minimize expenses and build cash flow, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for outside investors.
Temporary funding that will eventually be replaced by permanent capital from equity investors or debt lenders. In venture capital, a bridge is usually a short term note (6 to 12 months) that converts ...
A type of anti-dilution mechanism. A weighted average ratchet adjusts downward the price per share of the preferred stock of investor A due to the issuance of new preferred shares to new investor B ...
A payment of all principal due at a time specified by a bank or a bond issuer.
The rate at which a startup with little or no revenue uses available cash to cover expenses. Usually expressed on a monthly or weekly basis.
A publicly traded company that invests in private companies and is required by law to provide meaningful support and assistance to its portfolio companies.