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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Virtual Classroom | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies is a seven-week-long online certification course designed to help you excel in the venture capital industry. Imperial College Business School, along with Emeritus is providing this online course. In this course, you will learn the language of venture capital, the processes involved in making deals, and the performance metrics used to measure success. You will also learn about the different types of venture capital funds and the strategies that they use to invest in early-stage companies.
The Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies certification by Imperial College Business School Executive Education consists of live online lectures, video lessons, and case studies. You will have the opportunity to connect with other participants in the program and network with industry experts. The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about venture capital.
The Highlights
- 7-week online course
- Offered by Imperial College Business School
- Live webinars
- Interactive activities
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Guest speakers
- Weekly Assignments
- video lectures
- Networking opportunity
- flexible schedule
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Imperial College Business School, London |
The total Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies certification fee is £1,290. Flexible payment options are available; you can pay the course fee all at once or in instalments.
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To obtain the Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies certification, you must complete all the activities and assessments of this course successfully.
What you will learn
After completing the Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies certification syllabus, you will learn about the key venture capital concepts and vocabulary and the stages of the VC transaction process from both investor and investee perspectives. You will also learn the key players and roles in the VC ecosystem and how to create a compelling pitch deck.
Upon completion of the Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies training, you will be provided with a capstone project, where you will apply the skills you have learned to a real-world sustainable finance challenge.
Who it is for
The Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies online course is designed for professionals on either side of a venture capital transaction – both investors and those seeking early-stage investment capital. This course is particularly relevant for the following roles:
Admission Details
To join the Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies classes, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go through the URL below: https://execed-online.imperial.ac.uk/venture-capital
Step 2: Fill out the relevant details
Step 3: Download the brochure
Step 4: Go through the course page and click on the Apply Now tab
Step 5: Fill out the application form and pay the course fee
Application Details
To apply for the Venture Capital: Master Startup Funding and Investment Strategies certification course, you must complete the online application form.
The Syllabus
- Understand how venture capital fits into the broader private equity and capital markets landscape.
- Learn about the evolution of venture capital, dating back to 1492 with Christopher Columbus.
- Examine the different types of investors and investment vehicles in the VC market.
- Describe the death valley curve for a given data set to manage the cash flow of an organisation.
- Define the various stages of financing and understand the fundamental structure of a fund.
- Address the opportunities and risks for investors.
- Examine the different dimensions for evaluating a new investment opportunity using a handy template.
- Identify the characteristics of a good investor and the key skills required to succeed in VC.
- Dissect the structure of a fund, including management fees and other costs; revenue distribution schedule and key legal documents required.
- Utilize the Business Model Canvas tool to understand how value gets created, where growth opportunities exist and when to pivot.
- Access tested tools for conducting due diligence, including guides on how to assess (or create) a business plan – and discover the key ingredient that is too often missing.
- Identify metrics to gauge the success of a startup.
- Identify challenges facing entrepreneur—founders regarding their ownership of the company.
- Learn the five most common valuation methods used in the VC arena, noting the pros and cons of each method.
- Perform a valuation on a target investment using the tools and methods presented in this module.
- Discuss potential conflicts of interests between the different stakeholders, at various stress points in the deal, and learn the four mechanisms commonly used to minimise conflicts.
- Develop the discipline to focus on what matters most (to you) in the term sheets while also understanding what motivates other stakeholders in the deal.
- Determine a company’s post-money valuation, the share price and the impact of dilution.
- Review the term sheet for a given scenario to provide recommendations on term structure and points of negotiation.
- Analyse a case study to create a term sheet for your offer, a valuation of the business and a list of exit options.
- Embrace a proven toolkit for executing strategic planning and discipline in volatile and uncertain environments.
- Identify the common mistakes made by startup managers, and receive recommendations for avoiding them.
- Compare the key metrics required to assess the performance of a VC fund.
- Explore various exit strategies and scenarios, including some creative combinations.
- Analyse a case study, reflect on an organisation’s key investment risks and offer recommendations.
- Explore the trends in VC across sectors, geographies, and funding stages.
- Learn about potential risks and drivers for PE investments in emerging economies.
- Explore the many ways that technology is impacting the VC market (in both target startups and in VC practice).
- Draw upon all the skills and knowledge conveyed in the programme to complete the capstone project.
Instructors
Imperial College Business School, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
You will receive lesson videos, live webinars, weekly assignments, and follow-ups.
This course is designed for investors and those seeking early-stage investment capital or professionals who want to excel in the finance industry.
You will get access to the course materials for up to 12 months after the course ends.
This online course is available on Emeritus by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.
There are six modules in this course that are covered in seven weeks with 4-6 hours of learning per week.