— This online class will be team oriented and practice based. Videos and readings reveal the players behind venture transactions; how VC funds work; how both VC's and entrepreneurs can and should structure the deal, as well as what needs to be done post-investment. Much of your learning will take place as you work with your virtual teams to secure the best terms for a venture capital funding for your startup.
Workload: 4-6 hours / week Statement of Accomplishment Certificate: Subject to satisfactory performance and course completion, you will receive a Statement of Accomplishment Certificate confirmed by NovoEd. Learn more about obtaining your Statement of Accomplishment Certificate under "Course Information" on the homepage. Share on LinkedIn: The Venture Deals course offers you the opportunity to share your Statement of Accomplishment Certificate on LinkedIn. Once you receive your Statement of Accomplishment Certificate from NovoEd, follow the “How-To" guide on the NovoEd help desk.
Syllabus Week 1 - Introduction of key players/Form or join a team Week 2 - Fundraising/Finding the Right VC Week 3 - Capitalization Tables/Convertible Debt Week 4 - Term Sheets: Economics & Control Week 5 - Term Sheets Part Two Week 6 - Negotiations Week 7 - Letter of Intent/Getting Acquired