Business A-Level
equity finance
What equity finance means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equity finance
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Reference: AQA
Selling a stake in the business, such as issuing share capital or securing venture capital for a high-risk start-up, which dilutes ownership but does not require repayment.
Topics that use equity finance
- Making financial decisions: sources of finance (AQA A-Level)
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