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A Bengaluru-based software startup, Nimbus Labs, has built a working prototype of its product and completed initial market testing. It now needs money to hire staff, set up production and launch commercially, but it is not yet generating meaningful revenue. Which stage of startup funding does this requirement describe?

This is early stage funding. The startup has a prototype and tested its market, and needs money to hire, produce and launch commercially. Seed funding is earlier and covers idea validation, while expansion and bridge financing suit businesses already earning revenue or preparing for a listing.

  1. ASeed stage funding for idea validation and research
  2. BEarly stage funding for commencing operations and commercial launchCorrect
  3. CExpansion stage funding for scaling an already profitable business
  4. DBridge financing prior to an initial public offering

Explanation

The prototype is complete and the firm needs capital to begin commercial operations, which is the early stage (start-up/first-stage) requirement. Seed funding precedes the prototype and covers concept proving. Expansion and bridge financing apply to firms already generating revenue or nearing an exit.

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