by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
A securities offering (or funding round or investment round) is a discrete round of investment, by which a business or other enterprise raises money to fund operations, expansion, a capital project, an acquisition, or some other business purpose.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
Timing and means with which an investor (usually a venture capitalist) cashes the investment in a startup venture or a buyout arrangement. It is often planned with, and agreed upon, by the management of the investee firm and commonly occurs after an initial public...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
The raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual, venture capitalists or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
The duty of a firm’s directors and officers to act prudently in evaluating associated risks in all transactions. Also, the duty of the investor to gather necessary information on actual or potential risks involved in an investment.
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2010 | Glossary
Individual or firm that buys goods from a producer or distributor for wholesale and/or retail reselling. Unlike a distributor, a dealer is a principal and not an agent.
