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| Capital structure | A firm’s mix of financing, usually some combination of debt and equity |
| Cash conversion cycle | Ratio that refers to the number of days between a company paying for raw materials and receiving cash from selling the products made from those raw materials |
| Debt funding | Using money that is lent by a bank or other institution to finance a project |
| Equity funding | Using money from investors to finance a project in exchange for shares in the company |
| Finance | In business, the function that involves all money and money management matters |
| Financing | Funding a business activity or project through debt, equity, or venture capital |
| Return on capital | A measure of how well a business generates cash flow in relation to the capital it has already invested in itself |
| Venture capital | Invested money used for new business opportunities |
| Working capital management | Management of a firm’s current balance of assets and liabilities; involves accounts payable and receivable, inventory, and cash |
