Corporate Finance

1. Financing Choices
   1. Equity vs. Debt Financing
      1. Overview
         1. Equity Financing
            1. Definition and characteristics
            2. Ownership implications
            3. Benefits and drawbacks
         2. Debt Financing
            1. Definition and characteristics
            2. Repayment obligations
            3. Benefits and drawbacks
      2. Comparative Analysis
         1. Cost of capital considerations
         2. Impact on balance sheet
         3. Influence on company control
      3. Decision-making Factors
         1. Market conditions
         2. Company's financial health
         3. Growth prospects
         4. Risk tolerance
   2. Lease Financing
      1. Types of Leases
         1. Operating Leases
            1. Characteristics and usage scenarios
            2. Accounting treatment
         2. Capital Leases
            1. Characteristics and usage scenarios
            2. Accounting treatment
         3. Sale and Leaseback
            1. Concept and strategic advantages
            2. Financial reporting
      2. Advantages and Disadvantages
         1. Cash flow implications
         2. Asset management flexibility
         3. Balance sheet impact
      3. Industry Applications
         1. Common industries utilizing lease financing
         2. Case studies of successful lease financing
   3. Venture Capital and Private Equity
      1. Differences Between Venture Capital and Private Equity
         1. Stage of investment
         2. Ownership stakes
         3. Industry focus
      2. Venture Capital
         1. Seed funding
         2. Series A through Series D financing
         3. Role of venture capitalists and incubators
         4. Exit strategies and returns
      3. Private Equity
         1. Leveraged buyouts (LBO)
         2. Growth capital investments
         3. Turnaround strategies
         4. Influence on company operations
      4. Impact on Startups and Established Firms
         1. Growth acceleration
         2. Operational changes
         3. Long-term strategic shifts
   4. Angel Investors
      1. Definition and Role
      2. Individual vs. Group Angel Investing
         1. Syndicates and networks
         2. Benefits of collective investments
      3. Typical Investment Process
         1. Sourcing and evaluating opportunities
         2. Negotiating terms and conditions
      4. Relation to Venture Capital
         1. Bridging the funding gap
         2. Co-investments
      5. Support Beyond Financing
         1. Mentorship and guidance
         2. Networking opportunities
         3. Importance in early startup stages
   5. Emerging Financing Alternatives
      1. Crowdfunding
         1. Platforms and models (donation-based, reward-based, equity-based)
         2. Regulatory considerations
         3. Popularity and success stories
      2. Peer-to-Peer Lending
         1. Online platforms facilitating loans
         2. Risk assessment and interest rates
      3. Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Tokens
         1. Cryptocurrency-based fundraising
         2. Advantages and risks involved
         3. Regulatory challenges and market adoption
      4. Revenue-Based Financing
         1. Performance-linked funding
         2. Suitable industries and business models
         3. Comparison with traditional equity and debt options