Basics of Venture Capital

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