Oct '23 in General discussion
Feedback on the structure of a Venture Capital 101 course
I'm thinking of creating a venture capital 101 course and hosting it in this community.
What do you think of this structure? Is there anything else I should include?
Module 1: Introduction to Venture Capital
- Subtopics: History, importance, and role of VC in startups.
- Objective: Establish the context within which venture capital operates.
Module 2: Key Players and Stakeholders
- Subtopics: Limited Partners, General Partners, Entrepreneurs, Angels, Accelerators.
- Objective: Understand the different entities and their roles.
Module 3: The Deal Funnel
- Subtopics: Sourcing deals, due diligence, and deal flow.
- Objective: Learn how VCs find and evaluate startups.
Module 4: Investment Thesis and Decision-making
- Subtopics: Investment criteria, sector focus, and risk assessment.
- Objective: Learn how VCs decide where to invest.
Module 5: Financial Models and Valuations
- Subtopics: Pre-money, post-money valuation, DCF models, and cap tables.
- Objective: Equip learners with the financial tools necessary for venture investment.
Module 6: Legal Aspects
- Subtopics: Term sheets, equity classes, convertible notes.
- Objective: Understand the legal structures around venture deals.
Module 7: Post-investment Relationship
- Subtopics: Board governance, mentoring, and scaling.
- Objective: Learn about the relationship between VCs and startups post-investment.
Module 8: Exits and Liquidity Events
- Subtopics: IPOs, M&As, and secondary sales.
- Objective: Understand how venture investments are realized.
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Feedback on the structure of a Venture Capital 101 course
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