Venture Capital 101 | Los Angeles
About this class
This class is geared towards startup entrepreneurs, and provides an introduction to what is venture capital. Topics covered in this two-hour class will include:
- Determining whether you’re investor ready
- Equity vs Non Dilutive Funding
- Whether or Not to Raise
- How Accelerators work
- Angels and VCs
- How VC Firms work: Structure, Funding Rounds, Exits
- How VCs Choose Investments
- Pitching to Investors
- Equity 101: Multiple Funding Rounds and Dilution
- Valuation
- Convertible Notes
- Term Sheet - Structure and Key Terms
- What Not to Do
- VC in Australia
Takeaways
- Determine if you should raise money from venture capital
- Understand how venture capital firms work and make investment decisions
- Explain how valuation is determined
- Define standard financing terms
- Understand the venture capital landscape in Australia
Prereqs & Preparation
None