Course Summary
This course teaches the fundamentals of venture capital and private equity, including valuation, deal structuring, and exit strategies. Students will learn from industry experts and gain practical experience through case studies and simulations.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of venture capital and private equity
- Learn how to value companies and structure deals
- Explore different exit strategies and their implications
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Venture Capital Associate
- USA: $90,000 - $150,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €80,000
- Private Equity Analyst
- USA: $70,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹9,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
- Investment Banking Analyst
- USA: $85,000 - $130,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €70,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of venture capital and private equity
- Learn how to value companies and structure deals
- Develop an understanding of different exit strategies
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of finance and accounting
- Familiarity with financial statements
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Case studies
- Simulations
Similar Courses
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Investment Management
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Entrepreneur and Investor
- Venture Capitalist
Related Books
Description
The course aims at providing knowledge and experience to entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs generally start with a mission, a new idea that they want to bring to the world. If the idea is original, it is probably not expected by the market, which has to be educated. This is a very costly experience. Entrepreneurs need to gather capital at the start of the journey. They need to articulate clear plans, define objectives and resources and raise money accordingly. They also need to manage cash for two reasons: i) because the better it is managed, the less you need to raise with outsiders; ii) because generation of cash flow is the pillar of the valuation of the company. And we should add that the practical reason why a company gets bankrupted is because it runs out of cash..
Outline
- HOW TO READ A BALANCE SHEET
- Why create a company?
- Figuring the balance sheet
- Cash conversion cycle
- Working capital requirement
- Non-current assets
- Why create a company?
- Figuring the Balance Sheet
- Cash Conversion Cycle
- Working Capital Requirement
- Non-Current Assets
- VALUE CREATION AND CASH FLOW
- How does your venture create wealth?
- The main financial metrics of wealth creation
- How does your venture create cash?
- Burn rate
- Why equity?
- Why not debt?
- What is a business plan?
- What is wealth?
- The main financial metrics of wealth creation
- How does your venture create cash?
- Burn rate
- Why Equity?
- Why not Debt?
- GROWTH AND MARKET POWER
- 1.Growth, market power and financing
- Quiz Growth, market power and financing
- THE ENTREPRENEUR AND THE FINANCIERS
- 4.The entrepreneur and the financier: A long term relationship
- 5.The IPO: The beginning of a new story
- Quiz The entrepreneur and the financier
- Quiz The IPO
- VENTURE CAPITAL FINANCING
- 2.The entrepreneur dilemma: Growth vs Ownership
- 3.Investment stages
- Quiz Growth vs Ownership
- Quiz Investment stages
- Case Study
Summary of User Reviews
Explore the world of venture financing with this finance course on Coursera. This course has received positive feedback from students for its comprehensive coverage of the topic and engaging teaching style.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the real-world examples and case studies used throughout the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of venture financing
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Engaging teaching style
- Flexible schedule
- Excellent value for the price
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course material to be too basic
- Course assignments could have been more challenging
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Not suitable for those with advanced knowledge of venture financing
- No certificate of completion offered for free version
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