Learners will explain venture capital fundamentals, apply valuation techniques, analyze financial models, construct capitalization tables, and evaluate funding rounds using real-world case studies. By the end of this course, participants will be able to develop complete venture capital models and assess startup worth with professional accuracy.
This course benefits both aspiring entrepreneurs and finance professionals by combining theory with hands-on modeling practice. Learners progress from the basics of venture capital, valuation, and returns to advanced modeling techniques that include income statements, balance sheets, debt schedules, and growth assumptions. A highlight of the program is the Project Titan case study, which allows learners to apply concepts in a practical, real-world scenario.
What makes this course unique is its step-by-step structure, moving from foundations to advanced applications while ensuring learners gain career-ready skills. The course doesn’t stop at technical mastery — it also explores entrepreneurial perspectives, investor considerations, and career pathways in venture capital, making it ideal for those pursuing roles in finance, investment, or entrepreneurship.
This module introduces the fundamentals of venture capital, covering its history, life cycle, valuation basics, and capitalization structures. Learners build a strong conceptual foundation to understand how venture capital supports startups and high-growth firms.
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16 Videos4 Aufgaben
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16 Videos•Insgesamt 112 Minuten
Introduction to Venture Capital Modelling•1 Minute
Brief History of VCM•3 Minuten
Life Cycle of VCM•8 Minuten
Broad Head VCM•3 Minuten
Free Cash Flow Example•6 Minuten
Free Cash Flow Example Continues•7 Minuten
Company Valuation•5 Minuten
Structure of Company Valuation•14 Minuten
Pre and Post Money Valuation•11 Minuten
Pre and Post Money Valuation Continues•7 Minuten
Capitalization Table•8 Minuten
Capitalization Table Venture Capital•9 Minuten
Capitalization Table Venture Capital Continuese•11 Minuten
Caluculating Investor Return•7 Minuten
Calculating Investor Return Continues•6 Minuten
Return Analysis•8 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Understanding Venture Capital•10 Minuten
Valuation Basics•10 Minuten
Capitalization & Investor Returns•10 Minuten
Graded - Foundations of Venture Capital•30 Minuten
Mastering Valuation Techniques
Modul 2•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module dives deeper into advanced valuation techniques, equity analysis, and internal rate of return calculations, preparing learners to forecast outcomes and structure professional-grade financial models.
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5 Videos•Insgesamt 32 Minuten
Total Equity Valuation•5 Minuten
Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation•7 Minuten
Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation Continues•6 Minuten
This module explores the venture capital process from deal flow to negotiations, highlighting both investor and entrepreneur perspectives. Learners also engage with a detailed case study to apply practical modeling skills.
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12 Videos•Insgesamt 81 Minuten
Introduction to Venture Capital•3 Minuten
Basics of Venture Capital Modelling•7 Minuten
Participation in Management•6 Minuten
Stages of Financing•6 Minuten
Concept of Deal Process•8 Minuten
Receipt of Proposal•10 Minuten
Considerations for An Entrepreneur•5 Minuten
Commonly Used Add On•9 Minuten
Study on Project Titan•2 Minuten
Project Titan Assumptions•7 Minuten
Creating Assumptions•10 Minuten
Building The Model•8 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Deal Flow & Management•10 Minuten
Entrepreneur’s Perspective & Add-Ons•10 Minuten
Case Study: Project Titan•10 Minuten
Graded - The Venture Capital Process in Action•30 Minuten
Financial Modeling & Analysis
Modul 4•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module provides hands-on training in building detailed financial statements, debt schedules, compensation structures, and valuation tables. Learners practice translating assumptions into actionable financial models.
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23 Videos•Insgesamt 168 Minuten
Federal Tax Rates•5 Minuten
Investment Assumptions•10 Minuten
Building Financial Model•2 Minuten
Capitalizing Assets•8 Minuten
Other Compensation•5 Minuten
Income Statement•6 Minuten
Sales and Marketing Expenses•7 Minuten
General Administrative Expenses•7 Minuten
Assets in Balance Sheet•7 Minuten
Cash Flow Statement•8 Minuten
Debt Schedule•8 Minuten
Debt Schedule Conclusion•7 Minuten
Time Period Assumption•7 Minuten
Functions for Quarter•8 Minuten
Payment on Longterm Debt•8 Minuten
Payment on Longterm Debt Continue•9 Minuten
Building an Offset Formula•7 Minuten
Calculating Personal Assumptions•7 Minuten
Calculating Total Headc•5 Minuten
Business Development Compensations•11 Minuten
Analyzing with Valuation Table•12 Minuten
Average of Comparable Firm•5 Minuten
Terminal Value Growth•11 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Building Assumptions & Statements•10 Minuten
Debt & Time Structures•10 Minuten
Compensation & Growth Assumptions•10 Minuten
Graded - Financial Modeling & Analysis•30 Minuten
Valuation, Rounds & Career Pathways
Modul 5•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module consolidates knowledge of funding rounds, valuation practices, and model summaries while guiding learners toward career opportunities in venture capital and financial analysis.
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6 Videos•Insgesamt 43 Minuten
Calculating the Finding Rounds•11 Minuten
Calculating the Sum Totals•3 Minuten
Pre and Post Money Valuation•6 Minuten
Overview on Valuation•5 Minuten
Summarizing on Model Aspects•9 Minuten
Focusing on Career Options•8 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 50 Minuten
Funding & Valuation Rounds•10 Minuten
Wrapping Up & Career Focus•10 Minuten
Graded - Valuation, Rounds & Career Pathways•30 Minuten
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