Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance

This course focuses specifically on the nuances of venture investing at both early stage and late stages. Students will learn to navigate diverse venture investment scenarios, including seed funding, Series A investments, and pre-IPO rounds. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive workshops, participants will develop comprehensive skills in deal evaluation, due diligence, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making tailored for venture capital. This course serves as a continuation of the Entrepreneurial Finance course offered in the fourth semester, building upon foundational financial concepts.

The course builds advanced venture finance capabilities through case studies, simulations, and analytical exercises. Students examine venture capital investing, startup financing, term sheets, capitalization tables, portfolio construction, fund management and deal evaluation before applying these concepts in a capstone investment simulation.

• Define venture capital concepts and funding stages.
• Apply cap table and financing models.
• Analyze term sheets and fund structures.
• Evaluate venture investment opportunities.
• Create investment recommendations through a capstone project.

• The Founder's Guide to VC Finance.
• Harvard Business School case studies prescribed during the course.

• Class Participation: 15%
• Problem Sets and Case-based Assignments: 45%
• Capstone Project: 40%