Stages of Growth and Capitalization

One of the most pressing concerns for entrepreneurs of early-stage and middle market companies is the question of the capital formation process and how to adequately finance their companies to support their growth plans.

The types of financing available to entrepreneurs vary widely and are most dependent upon the stage of the company and the perceived risk/reward tradeoffs by investors and lenders.  The table below summarizes the typical business stages, their goals, and the generally available financing options:

The value and stage of small to mid-sized companies can be summed-up as shown below:


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