Nature's Bounty, an organic seed company, is seeking to grow from a small company selling seeds in local markets into a company that sells seeds across several states. The funding for this expansion comes from a wealthy individual who uses his considerable inherited wealth to fund a variety of eco-friendly businesses. Which of the following best describes this individual's relationship with Nature's Bounty?
◦ an angel investor
◦ an institutional investor
◦ a venture capitalist
◦ a corporate investor