A venture capitalist $($VC$)$ is considering investing in a very risky, early stage startup. Compared to investments that the VC might

make in less risky companies

$($A$)$ the VC will pay more for the equity it receives and it will demand a greater share of the startup's equity

$($B$)$ the VC will pay less for the equity it receives and it will demand a greater share of the startup's equity

$($C$)$ the VC will pay more for the equity it receives and it will be willing to take a smaller share of the startup's equity

$($D$)$ the VC will not take any share of the startup's equity