Basics Of Venture Capital

Learn the basics of VC and how firms work

What you'll learn
Learn the basics of Venture Capital
How Venture Capital firms work
The fundraising process
How VCs source deals
Requirements
No prerequisites
Description
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: IntroductionWhat is VC?Different Stages of VCAbout VC firmsHow do VC firms make money?Who invests in VC firms?The fundraising processIdea Generation/submission and submission or plan/prototypeIntroductory meetingDue DiligenceTerm Sheets and fundraisingWhy Startups seek VC funding?Why Startups seek VC funding part 1Why Startups seek VC funding part 2Why Startups seek VC funding part 3What are the types of VCs and how they differ?How VCs source deals?How VCs source deals part 1How VCs source deals part 2How VCs source deals part 3How VCs select Investments - major criteriasMarket SizeProductFounding TeamImportant Terms you should be aware of:Term SheetDifferent types of stockPrice per shareVotingBoard of DirectorsRight of first refusalDrag along rightsVesting Non compete Agreemsnts Intellectual propertyESOPsWhat Are the Prominent Roles in a VC Firm?The different rolesGeneral PartnersVenture PartnersPrincipalsAssociates AnalystsEntrepreneurs 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