I think you're reading too much into this. Sometimes a programming test is just a programming test. If I were to guess, they're building an internal dashboard

I think you're reading too much into this. Sometimes a programming test is just a programming test. If I were to guess, they're building an internal dashboard and DWH to crunch numbers on their investments (or perhaps potential investments). This test appears to focus on that skill set. Yeah, they could probably buy a company, but that would be overkill. They're VCs, they're supposed to be selling companies at a premium, not paying premiums. ;)