Deck 10: Getting Financing or Funding

Question 1

According to the textbook, beyond their own funds, the second source of funds for many new ventures is:

A) government grants
B) business angels
C) friends and family
D) banks
E) venture capital

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Amy Clark just opened a soup and salad restaurant near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Rather than borrow money or raise funds from investors, Amy used her creativity and ingenuity and figured out how to get her business up and running without the need for external funding. Amy is utilizing a technique referred to as:

A) networking
B) reaching
C) scrounging
D) prospecting
E) bootstrapping

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Bill and Megan Tempelton are planning to open a smoothie restaurant near a large soccer complex in Greeley, Colorado, and need $75,000 to get started. They have $15,000 of their own money, which leaves $60,000. After getting turned down by a couple of banks, they decided to turn to their relatives and acquaintances for help. Fortunately, they were able to raise the money through a gift from Bill's grandfather, a loan from Megan's parents, and a small investment by Bill's best friend in college, Kevin. The money that an entrepreneur raises in this manner is referred to as:

A) friends and family
B) bootstrapping
C) networking money
D) compassion money
E) legacy money

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In startup firms, inventory must be purchased, employees must be trained and paid, and advertising must be paid for before cash is generated from sales. Which of the following reasons that motivate firms to seek funding or financing is illustrated in this example?

A) cash flow challenges
B) marketing costs
C) personnel costs
D) capital investments
E) lengthy product development cycles

Question 5

According to the textbook, many entrepreneurs go about the task of raising capital haphazardly because:

A) they are uncomfortable talking about money and they haven't written a business plan
B) they lack experience in this area and because they don't know much about their choices
C) they are focused on the nuts and bolts of starting their business
D) they haven't completed a feasibility analysis or business plan
E) they are intimidated by the process and they are unsure of how much money they need

Question 6

Kimberly Jones is the founder of a company in the medical equipment industry. Kimberly's firm is still in the feasibility analysis stage and doesn't have a product that is ready to sell. The company is spending about $25,000 per month and expects to maintain that level of spending until it reaches profitability. The $25,000 a month is Kimberly's:

A) consumption rate
B) utilization rate
C) burn rate
D) usage rate
E) liquidity rate

Question 7

Which of the following set of characteristics places a startup in the strongest position to apply for equity funding?

A) weak cash flow, high leverage, low-to-moderate growth, unproven management
B) strong cash flow, low leverage, audited financials, good management, healthy balance sheet
C) unique business idea, strong cash flow, low-to-moderate growth, broad market
D) strong cash flow, high leverage, low-to-moderate growth, unproven management
E) unique business idea, high growth, niche market, proven management

Question 8

The three most common forms of equity funding are:

A) friends and family, venture capital, bank loans
B) SBIR grants, SBA guaranteed loans, bank loans
C) initial public offerings, business angels, venture capitalists
D) friends and family, business angels, bootstrapping
E) SBIR grants, venture capital, initial public offerings

Question 9

Peter Simmons owns an electronic games company. Although Peter's game designers and programmers are very good, it takes 2-3 years to develop a good electronic game. This example illustrates the need for funding or financing referred to as:

A) personnel costs
B) marketing costs
C) costs associated with building a brand
D) lengthy product development cycles
E) cash flow challenges

Question 10

inDinero, the company profiled in the opening feature for Chapter 10, is described by its cofounders as "the fastest way for small businesses to manage their finances." Which of the following is not true about inDinero's founding story?

A) In 2009, inDineor's founders applied to TechStars, which is a Boulder, CO-based seed-stage fund/incubator, and were turned down.
B) The idea for inDinero originated in mid-2009 while its cofounders were still in college.
C) In April 2010, the founders of inDinero applied to Y Combinator, an organization that provides seed-stage funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to participants, and were turned down.
D) inDinero reportedly has over 15,000 users .
E) In late 2009 and early 2010, the founders of inDinero tried to raise angel funding and were unsuccessful.

Question 11

The three reasons startups need funding are:

A) cash flow challenges, capital investments, and lengthy product development cycles
B) business research, cash flow challenges, and costs associated with building a brand
C) bonuses for members of the new venture team, attorney fees, and lengthy product development cycles
D) attorney fees, capital investments, and marketing research
E) bonuses for members of the new venture team, marketing research, and personnel costs

Question 12

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding equity funding?

A) Equity investors expect to get their money back, along with a substantial capital gain, through the sale of their stock.
B) Angel investors are a common source of equity funding.
C) Equity funding is not a loan.
D) Equity investors are very demanding.
E) Equity investors fund the majority of the plans they consider.

Question 13

For startup firms, the cost of buying real estate, building facilities, and purchasing equipment often exceeds the firm's ability to provide funds for those needs on its own. Which of the following reasons that motivate firms to seek funding or financing is illustrated in this example?

A) lengthy product development cycles
B) costs associated with building a brand
C) cash flow challenges
D) capital investments
E) personnel costs

Question 14

Equity financing (or funding) means:

A) exchanging partial ownership in a firm, usually in the form of stock, for funding
B) getting a grant or outright gift
C) getting a loan
D) getting a lease
E) getting a loan guarantee

Question 15

According to our textbook, the seed money that gets a company off the ground typically comes from:

A) angel investors
B) venture capitalists
C) commercial banks
D) governmental agencies
E) the founders of the firm

Question 16

Equity investors typically have a ________ investment horizon.

A) 1 to 3 year
B) 2 to 4 year
C) 3 to 5 year
D) 4 to 6 year
E) 5 to 7 year

Question 17

Which of the following is not a source of equity funding?

A) initial public offering
B) angel investors
C) private placement
D) venture capital
E) government grants

Question 18

For startup firms, some products are under development for years before they generate earnings. The upfront costs often exceed a firm's ability to fund these activities on its own. Which of the following reasons that motivate firms to seek funding or financing is illustrated in this example?

A) cash flow challenges
B) marketing costs
C) capital investments
D) personnel costs
E) lengthy product development cycles

Question 19

Which of the following was not identified in the textbook as a common (and sound) bootstrapping strategy?

A) coordinate purchases with other businesses
B) hire interns
C) minimize personal expenses
D) buy rather than lease equipment
E) obtain payments in advance from customers

Question 20

Jason Graham's startup, which is in the electronics industry, was launched on January 1, 2009. However, prior to its formal launch, Jason spent many hours working on his business, particularly during the feasibility analysis stage. The time and effort that entrepreneurs put into their venture, that can't be easily measured from a financial point of view, is referred to as:

A) effort equity
B) intangible equity
C) sweat equity
D) worry equity
E) fret equity

Question 21

According to a study cited in the textbook, ________ of private companies meet the criterion established by business angels for investment.

A) 2 percent to 4 percent
B) 10 percent to 15 percent
C) 18 percent to 30 percent
D) 32 percent to 48 percent
E) 60 percent to 70 percent

Question 22

Historically, commercial banks:

A) have been a good source of funds for startup firms
B) have not funded startup firms at all
C) have been a good source of funds for manufacturing firm startups but not for service firm startups
D) have been a good source of funds for service firm startups but not for manufacturing firm startups
E) have not been a good source of funds for startup firms

Question 23

As part of drumming up support for an IPO, the investment bank typically takes the top management team of the firm wanting to go public on a ________, which is a whirlwind tour that consists of meetings in key cities where the firm presents its business plan to groups of investors.

A) pitch show
B) road show
C) pitch tour
D) road trip
E) tornado tour

Question 24

Which of the following statement is not correct regarding business angels?

A) Business angels invest in more startups on a yearly basis than venture capitalists.
B) The number of angel investors has decreased dramatically over the past decade.
C) Business angels usually take a seat on the board of directors of the firms in which they invest.
D) Business angels are valuable because of their willingness to make relatively small investments.
E) Business angels are difficult to find.

Question 25

________ are limited partnerships of money managers who raise money in "funds" to invest in startups and growing firms.

A) Venture capital firms
B) Business angels
C) Institutional investors
D) Investment bankers
E) Business capitalists

Question 26

The first sale of stock by a firm to the public is referred to as a(n):

A) original public submission
B) first unrestricted offering
C) preemptive initial offering
D) original open offering
E) initial public offering

Question 27

An important part of obtaining venture capital funding is going through ________, which refers to the process of investigating the merits of a potential venture and verifying the key claims made by the business plan.

A) appropriate diligence
B) fit diligence
C) due diligence
D) prior diligence
E) responsible diligence

Question 28

The Partnering for Success feature in Chapter 10 focuses on TechStars and Y Combinator: A New Breed of Start-Up Incubators. TechStars is headquartered in ________ while Y Combinator is headquartered in ________.

A) the Silicon Valley, Chicago
B) Boulder, CO, New York City
C) Austin, TX, New York City
D) the Silicon Valley, Austin, TX
E) Chicago, Boulder, CO

Question 29

According to the textbook, the unique value provided by business angels is:

A) they are willing to make relatively large investments
B) they are willing to make relatively small investments
C) they require a fairly low rate of return on their money
D) they invest money but typically don't take a seat on a company's board of directors
E) they are easy to find

Question 30

There are two major advantages of getting a loan versus investment capital:

A) the money doesn't have to be paid back and lenders typically take an active interest in their borrowers
B) banks are reliable sources of funding for startups and interest payments are tax deductible
C) the money doesn't have to be paid back and no ownership in the firm is surrendered
D) no ownership in the firm is surrendered and interest payments are tax deductible
E) banks are reliable sources of funding for startups and lenders typically take an active interest in borrowers

Question 31

According to a source cited in the textbook, venture capitalists anticipate that the percentage of investments that will be home runs is about ________ or less.

A) 20 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 5 percent
D) 33 percent
E) 45 percent

Question 32

A brief carefully constructed statement that outlines the merits of a business opportunity is called a(n):

A) subway speech
B) sway speech
C) bootstrap speech
D) teaser speech
E) elevator speech

Question 33

Debt financing involves:

A) raising venture capital or securing a private placement
B) selling corporate bonds or selling stock via an IPO
C) getting a grant or selling corporate bonds
D) getting a loan or raising venture capital
E) getting a loan or selling corporate bonds

Question 34

A(n) ________ is an institution, such as Credit Suisse First Boston, that acts as an underwriter or agent for a firm engaged in an initial public offering.

A) venture bank
B) statutory bank
C) fiduciary bank
D) investment bank
E) public bank

Question 35

The most notable SBA program available to small businesses is the:

A) SBA 1060 Guaranty
B) Code 604 Guaranty Program
C) 7(A) Guaranty Program
D) SBA 101 Program
E) Small Business 401 Program

Question 36

In 2010, venture capital firms funded ________ deals .

A) 800
B) 3,276
C) 1,265
D) 6,211
E) 7,255

Question 37

Venture capital firms are ________ of money managers who raise money in "funds" to invest in startups and growing firms.

A) limited partnerships
B) finance associations
C) consortiums
D) collations
E) strategic partnerships

Question 38

In regard to the stages (or rounds) of venture capital funding, the stage of funding that occurs when an investment is made very early in a venture's life to fund the development of a prototype and feasibility analysis is referred to as:

A) seed funding
B) second-stage funding
C) first-stage funding
D) mezzanine financing
E) startup funding

Question 39

According to a survey conducted by the National Small Business Association between August 2008 and December 2009, between ________ percent of business owners utilized vendor credit.

A) 12 and 18
B) 17 and 21
C) 22 and 29
D) 35 and 40
E) 52 and 58

Question 40

Once a venture capitalist makes an investment in a firm, subsequent investments are made in rounds and are referred to as:

A) later funding
B) successive funding
C) subsequent backing
D) follow-on funding
E) ensuing backing

Question 41

There are three reasons that most firms need to raise money during their early life: cash flow challenges, capital investments, and lengthy product development cycles.

Question 42

The SBIR is a ________, meaning that firms that qualify have the potential to receive more than one grant to fund a particular proposal.

A) two-phase program
B) three-phase program
C) six-phase program
D) nine-phase program
E) twelve-phase program

Question 43

Bootstrapping is the use of creativity, ingenuity, and any means possible to obtain resources other than borrowing money or raising capital from traditional sources.

Question 44

Which of the following statements is incorrect about grant programs?

A) Granting agencies are very visible and well-known, so it's normally not hard to find one.
B) The federal government has grant programs beyond the SBIR and STTR programs.
C) It's important to avoid grant-related scams.
D) There are a limited number of organizations that offer new businesses grants.
E) There are private foundations that grant money to both existing and startup firms.

Question 45

There are three common sources of "personal" financing for a startup firm: personal funds, friends and family, and bootstrapping.

Question 46

Venture capitalists are individuals who invest their personal capital directly in startups.

Question 47

Debt financing means exchanging partial ownership in a firm in exchange for cash.

Question 48

The ideal candidate for a bank loan is a firm with a strong cash flow, low leverage, audited financial statements, good management, and a healthy balance sheet.

Question 49

Typically, the seed money that gets a company off the ground comes from a commercial bank.

Question 50

The major advantage of leasing is that:

A) it enables a company to have access to average or above average facilities and equipment
B) it enables a company to acquire the use of assets with little or no down payment
C) it is cheaper in the long run than purchasing
D) a lease agreement is easier to negotiate than a purchase agreement
E) it is easier to obtain credit on a lease than a purchase

Question 51

Angel investors, private placement, venture capital, and initial public offerings are the most common sources of equity funding.

Question 52

The What Went Wrong? feature in Chapter 10 focuses on GoCrossCampus, a company that developed a strategy game in which students from opposing schools competed online to conquer each other's campuses. Which of the following was not identified as one of the reasons that led to GoCrossCampus's failure?

A) The company never generated the revenue it needed to be a viable ongoing business.
B) The fund-raising process was time-consuming.
C) Products were released quickly, and in some cases before they were ready.
D) Having five cofounders proved to be problematic.
E) The company was never able to raise investment capital.

Question 53

A(n) ________ is a written agreement in which the owner of a piece of property allows an individual or business to use the property for a specified period of time in exchange for payments.

A) assurance
B) loan
C) guarantee
D) warranty
E) lease

Question 54

The ________ is a competitive grant program that provides over $1 billion per year to small businesses for early-state and development projects.

A) SBTA Program
B) SBIR Program
C) SBAP Program
D) SAIR Program
E) SBTR Program

Question 55

The vast majority of founders contribute personal funds along with sweat equity to their ventures.

Question 56

The number of angel investors in the United States has decreased dramatically over the past decade.

Question 57

Which "phase" of the SBIR Program is intended to demonstrate the proposed innovation's technical feasibility?

A) Phase I
B) Phase II
C) Phase III
D) Phase V
E) Phase X

Question 58

Prosper is the best known:

A) factor
B) provider of SBA guaranteed loans
C) peer-to-peer lending network
D) provider of vendor credit
E) crowdfunding network

Question 59

The main difference between the SBIR and the STTR programs is that the STTR program requires the participation of:

A) an attorney
B) a venture capitalist
C) researchers working at universities or other research institutions
D) a certified public accountant
E) a government agency in conducting the research

Question 60

________ is a financial transaction whereby a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party at a discount in exchange for cash.

A) Factoring
B) Vendor credit
C) Peer-to-peer lending
D) Crowdfunding
E) Leasing

Question 61

Venture capital involves getting a loan or selling corporate bonds.

Question 62

Most business angels remain fairly anonymous and are matched up with entrepreneurs through referrals.

Question 63

What is the difference between equity funding and debt financing? What are the most common sources of equity funding and debt financing?

Question 64

The percentage of the profits the venture capitalist gets is called the "carry."

Question 65

The SBIR and STTR programs are two important sources of early stage funds for technology firms.

Question 66

Why do most firms need funding? Provide a brief explanation of each reason.

Question 67

Approximately 80 percent of the 9,000 banks in the United States participate in the SBA Guaranteed Loan Program.

Question 68

A lease is a written agreement in which the owner of a piece of property allows an individual or business to use the property for a specified period of time in exchange for payments.

Question 69

Historically, the vast majority of SBIR Phase 1 proposals are approved.

Question 70

What is meant by the term "bootstrapping"? Provide several examples of the ways that entrepreneurs bootstrap to raise money or cut costs?

Question 71

Venture capital is money that is invested by venture capital firms in startups and small businesses with exceptional growth potential.

Question 72

What is an elevator speech? How did it get its name?

Question 73

Historically, commercial banks have been viewed as an excellent source of financing for startup firms.

Question 74

Crowdfunding is a financial transaction whereby a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party at a discount in exchange for cash.

Question 75

What is a business angel? Describe the prototypical business angel. How much money do business angels typically invest in a single company?