Ed Coombes, of Cambridge Capital Partners, talks about his work in raising funds for new companies. This exercise defines some important words and expressions used in the interview.
Which word or expression is defined?
The possibility of providing a new product or service to satisfy particular needs.
market capitalization
market opportunity
market penetration
People with a lot of money at their disposal.
capitalists
entrepreneurs
high net worth individuals
Adjective describing investors who do not want to take risks with their money.
risk averse
risky
speculative
Adjective describing companies whose shares are traded on the stock exchange.
cited
listed
short-listed
Money paid to professional people for a job or work done.
fee
wage
bonus
Another word for stocks or shares: a company's own capital.
bonds
equity
liabilities
The day-to-day expenses of operating a business.
opportunity costs
running costs
variable costs
The attempt to increase or maximize sales, and get a large number of customers.
market concentration
market penetration
market segmentation
Directors who do not work full time for a company, but advise it about strategic issues.