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
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SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
You will learn the basics of Venture Capital
How to approach VCs
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How VCs source deals
How Venture Capital firms work