IB1 Chapter 15 Venture Capital

break-even point

where total costs equal total income from sales and the company makes neither a profit nor a loss

competitive advantage

what an organization can do better than its competitors

sustainable

able to continue over a period of time

sale forecasts

the sales businesses expect to achieve in a particular period of time

revenue

the total income received by a business before any expenses are paid

exit strategy

an investor's plan for getting their investment back and potentially realizing a profit

founders

the people who establish a company or other organization

personnel staff

the people who are employed in an organization

venture capital (vc)

a form of private investment that provides financial support to startups and early-stage businesses with high growth potential

angel investors

wealthy individuals in the business community willing to risk investment funds on a promising business venture