VENTURE CAPITAL (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Explain thefinancing map, cash flow and risk dynamics of early stage venture, how venture capital firms think. Analyse the amount of capital to raise. Create a new business plan. Prepare three minutes pitch presentation.

Topics:

1. Developing a Financing Map;
2. Getting to the First Stepping Stone;
3. The Unique Cash Flow and Risk Dynamics of Early Stage Ventures;
4. Determining the Amount of Capital to Raise and What to Spend It On;
5. Getting Behind How Venture Capital Firms Think;
6. Creating A Winning Business Plan;
7. Valuing Early Stage Companies;
8. Agreeing on A Term Sheet With A Venture Capitalist;
9. Terms for Splitting the Rewards;
10. Allocating Control Between Founders/Management and Investors;
11. Aligning The Interest of Founders/Management and Investors.