What is Equity Financing?
Category: Finance
1Definition
Raising capital by selling ownership shares in a company rather than borrowing money.
2Context
Common for startups. Investors get ownership stakes in exchange for funding.
3Example
A startup raises $5M by selling 20% equity to venture capitalists.
⚠Common Trap
Equity financing dilutes ownership—founders give up control as they raise more rounds.
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