Equity Financing
The act of raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation.
Also known as "share capital". Investopedia Says:
This is when a company raises money by issuing stock. The other way to raise money is through debt financing, which is when the company borrows money. Related Terms:
Capital Structure
Debt Financing
Diluted Founders
Equity
Financing
Initial Public Offering - IPO
Mezzanine Financing
Paid In Capital
Pre-Money Valuation
Share Capital |