This course aims to provide students with an overview of the different skills required to raise capital throughout the lifecycle of an early-stage company or work in a new venture financing context. The course will be taught from the perspective of both the entrepreneur and the investor, highlighting the specific aspects that are of relevance for structuring long-term partnerships between founders and venture capitalists or other types of early-stage financiers, to encourage students to understand financing issues and options for both sides of the table.
Prerequisites: Yes (see syllabus)