Venture Capital 101 | Online

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