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    Venture Capital 101

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    Venture Capital 101 | Melbourne

    Past Locations for this Class

    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

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