Generating Entrepreneurial Resources

A comprehensive study of startup finance, venture capital valuation, term sheet deal structuring, and corporate compliance.

Year 2
Term 5

Course Overview

This course provides a deep dive into how startups raise capital, structure investments, and establish corporate governance. Key topics include venture funding foundations, valuation methods (DCF, Venture Capital, Scorecard), financial modeling and runway planning, term sheet negotiations, exit returns, investor relations, start-up incorporation, and legal compliance.

What You'll Learn

  • Foundations of Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Funding
  • Startup Valuation and Investment Decision Framework
  • Financial Modelling, Cash Flow Planning and Funding Estimation
  • Term Sheets and Investment Deal Structuring
  • Exit Strategies and Investor Returns
  • Startup Fundraising and Investor Engagement
  • Legal Foundations of Start-up Incorporation and Compliance
  • Legal Framework and Governance in Venture Capital and Start-ups

Course Content

  • Foundations of Entrepreneurial Finance

    Understand capital structures, bootstrapped vs. VC funding pathways, key funding rounds, and venture capital lifecycle economics.

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  • Venture Funding Foundations Test

    Test your understanding of bootstrap strategies, VC fund dynamics, and funding lifecycle structures.

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