ENT 425
Venture Capital for Startups
Management
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Explore how successful startups navigate obtaining funding from venture capital firms, the typical terms and structures of those relationships, and how they manage those relationships over time. Considered from the perspective of both the venture capital firm and the founder seeking capital, with hands-on practice.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Understand Venture Capital
Learning Outcome
Understand how investment decisions are made by venture capital firms, and how investments can be structured when financing start-up and early-stage ventures
Title
Conduct Due Diligence
Learning Outcome
Assess and analyze a start-up investment opportunity, and recommend whether to invest
Title
VC Funding
Learning Outcome
Identify, approach, and pitch to a VC firm in order to obtain funding for a startup
