Basics of Venture Capital
Learn the basics of Venture Capital and how VC firms work. Understand the fundraising process and how VCs source deals. Discover the different stages of venture capital and the types of VCs. Ideal for students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
What you’ll learn
- Learn the basics of Venture Capital
- How Venture Capital firms work
- The fundraising process
- How VCs source deals
Venture capital is a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential.
As companies grow, they go through the different stages of venture capital. Additionally, firms or investors may focus specifically on certain stages—which impacts how they invest.
In a number of critical areas, including legal, tax and strategic matters, a VC firm can provide active support, which is all the more important at a key stage in the growth of a young company.
Course Layout:
Introduction
What is VC?
Different Stages of VC
About VC firms
How do VC firms make money?
Who invests in VC firms?
The fundraising process
Idea Generation/submission and submission or plan/prototype
Introductory meeting
Due Diligence
Term Sheets and fundraising
Why Startups seek VC funding?
Why Startups seek VC funding part 1
Why Startups seek VC funding part 2
Why Startups seek VC funding part 3
What are the types of VCs and how they differ?
How VCs source deals?
How VCs source deals part 1
How VCs source deals part 2
How VCs source deals part 3
How VCs select Investments – major criterias
Market Size
Product
Founding Team
Important Terms you should be aware of:
Term Sheet
Different types of stock
Price per share
Voting
Board of Directors
Right of first refusal
Drag along rights
Vesting
Non compete Agreemsnts
Intellectual property
ESOPs
What Are the Prominent Roles in a VC Firm?
The different roles
General Partners
Venture Partners
Principals
Associates
Analysts
Entrepreneurs in Residence
Who this course is for:
- Students looking to learn the basics of Venture Capital
- Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to learn the basics of Venture Capital
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