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 assignments
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16 videos•Total 112 minutes
Introduction to Venture Capital Modelling•1 minute
Brief History of VCM•3 minutes
Life Cycle of VCM•8 minutes
Broad Head VCM•3 minutes
Free Cash Flow Example•6 minutes
Free Cash Flow Example Continues•7 minutes
Company Valuation•5 minutes
Structure of Company Valuation•14 minutes
Pre and Post Money Valuation•11 minutes
Pre and Post Money Valuation Continues•7 minutes
Capitalization Table•8 minutes
Capitalization Table Venture Capital•9 minutes
Capitalization Table Venture Capital Continuese•11 minutes
Caluculating Investor Return•7 minutes
Calculating Investor Return Continues•6 minutes
Return Analysis•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Venture Capital•30 minutes
Understanding Venture Capital•10 minutes
Valuation Basics•10 minutes
Capitalization & Investor Returns•10 minutes
Mastering Valuation Techniques
Module 2•1 hour to complete
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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 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 32 minutes
Total Equity Valuation•5 minutes
Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation•7 minutes
Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation Continues•6 minutes
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 videos4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 81 minutes
Introduction to Venture Capital•3 minutes
Basics of Venture Capital Modelling•7 minutes
Participation in Management•6 minutes
Stages of Financing•6 minutes
Concept of Deal Process•8 minutes
Receipt of Proposal•10 minutes
Considerations for An Entrepreneur•5 minutes
Commonly Used Add On•9 minutes
Study on Project Titan•2 minutes
Project Titan Assumptions•7 minutes
Creating Assumptions•10 minutes
Building The Model•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - The Venture Capital Process in Action•30 minutes
Deal Flow & Management•10 minutes
Entrepreneur’s Perspective & Add-Ons•10 minutes
Case Study: Project Titan•10 minutes
Financial Modeling & Analysis
Module 4•4 hours to complete
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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 videos4 assignments
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23 videos•Total 168 minutes
Federal Tax Rates•5 minutes
Investment Assumptions•10 minutes
Building Financial Model•2 minutes
Capitalizing Assets•8 minutes
Other Compensation•5 minutes
Income Statement•6 minutes
Sales and Marketing Expenses•7 minutes
General Administrative Expenses•7 minutes
Assets in Balance Sheet•7 minutes
Cash Flow Statement•8 minutes
Debt Schedule•8 minutes
Debt Schedule Conclusion•7 minutes
Time Period Assumption•7 minutes
Functions for Quarter•8 minutes
Payment on Longterm Debt•8 minutes
Payment on Longterm Debt Continue•9 minutes
Building an Offset Formula•7 minutes
Calculating Personal Assumptions•7 minutes
Calculating Total Headc•5 minutes
Business Development Compensations•11 minutes
Analyzing with Valuation Table•12 minutes
Average of Comparable Firm•5 minutes
Terminal Value Growth•11 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Financial Modeling & Analysis•30 minutes
Building Assumptions & Statements•10 minutes
Debt & Time Structures•10 minutes
Compensation & Growth Assumptions•10 minutes
Valuation, Rounds & Career Pathways
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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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 videos3 assignments
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6 videos•Total 43 minutes
Calculating the Finding Rounds•11 minutes
Calculating the Sum Totals•3 minutes
Pre and Post Money Valuation•6 minutes
Overview on Valuation•5 minutes
Summarizing on Model Aspects•9 minutes
Focusing on Career Options•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Graded - Valuation, Rounds & Career Pathways•30 minutes
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