Master venture capital analysis and financial modeling through a structured blend of foundational concepts and hands-on application. You’ll explore the venture capital life cycle, startup valuation, capitalization tables, investor returns, deal flow, proposal review, management participation, and common VC contract terms from both investor and entrepreneur perspectives.

Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models
This course is part of Private Equity & Venture Capital Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Apply startup valuation methods and calculate IRR, ROI, and pre- and post-money valuations.
Build venture capital models using financial statements, forecasts, debt schedules, and capitalization tables.
Analyze funding rounds, investor returns, deal flow, and VC contract terms from investor and entrepreneur perspectives.
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Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
I really liked how the instructor explains forecasting assumptions, free cash flow calculations, and discount rate selection in a practical and logical way.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
I liked the focus on practical concepts like cap tables, dilution, and return expectations, which are important in real VC discussions.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Some sections may feel slightly theoretical, but they still provide useful insight into how investors think.
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