Which option lists the five types of capital mentioned?

• A. Start-up Capital; Share Capital; Working Capital / Operating Capital; Fixed Capital / Physical Capital; Financial Capital
• B. Start-up Capital; Share Capital
• C. Working Capital
• D. Fixed Capital

Answer: (A)

In business finance, capital isn’t just one thing—it comes in several forms that cover different purposes and assets. Start-up capital funds the launch and early growth of a business. Share capital represents the equity raised from owners by issuing shares. Working capital (also called operating capital) covers the day-to-day liquidity needed to run the business, pay bills, and manage inventory. Fixed capital (also called physical capital) refers to long-term tangible assets like machinery, buildings, and equipment. Financial capital is the broader term for the availability of funds in various forms, including debt and equity, used to finance the business. The option that lists all five distinct types—while recognizing the common synonyms for some categories—is the best fit because it captures the full spectrum described. Other options leave out one or more categories, so they don’t reflect the complete set.