Course Description
Explores the various options for financing an entrepreneurial venture. Covers various aspects of venture finance, including angel investing, venture capital, private equity, debt, and IPO’s.
Athena Title
Fund Entrepreneurial Venture
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ENTR 7505, ENTR 7505E
Prerequisite
ENTR 5500
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will learn various forms and methods of funding a new venture. Students will be exposed to how other entrepreneurs have funded their start-up enterprises and will be able to learn from the various deal structures employed.
Topical Outline
The following topics are covered in this course: Financing your venture Financial strategies for growth Structuring the deal Growing the enterprise Licensing and alliances Employment agreements Stock options Convertible notes Angel investing Venture capital investing Debt and equity in the growing enterprise Exit strategies – Private and public equity markets Valuation
Syllabus