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Venture Capital: The Essentials of Financing Your Startup

London School of Economics and Political Science via GetSmarter

Overview

Navigate the dynamic landscape facing today’s start-ups. Gain insight into the mechanics of business evaluation and acquire the expertise on how to effectively present your entrepreneurial vision in real-world scenarios.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The skills to secure funding sources for your business using a pitch deck. The ability to evaluate business opportunities using a framework that considers people, opportunities, and context. A sound understanding of company ownership and valuation methods. The knowledge to value a business through multiple stages, and investigate scaling and exit strategies using an applied venture capital valuation method. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Evaluating business opportunities
  • Module 2: Financing needs, ownership, and returns
  • Module 3: The venture capital valuation method and multistage financing
  • Module 4: Pitching your business idea
  • Module 5: Term sheets and negotiation strategies
  • Module 6: Scaling up and exit strategies

Taught by

Dr Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe

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