Financing Biotech Innovations
Master the essentials of biotechnology venture financing, from understanding investor motivations to securing funding and managing the fundraising process.
Master the essentials of biotechnology venture financing, from understanding investor motivations to securing funding and managing the fundraising process.
This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to secure financing for biotechnology innovations. Students will learn to understand investor decision-making, evaluate various funding sources, and master the financing process. The course covers everything from basic financing concepts to advanced topics like company valuation, legal aspects of investment contracts, and effective investor pitching. Designed by the Technical University of Munich, it combines academic expertise with practical insights from industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs.
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What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of equity financing and investor decision drivers
Evaluate and select appropriate funding sources for different development stages
Understand business valuation methods and value creation in biotech
Develop effective investor pitching and presentation skills
Navigate the complexities of investment terms and negotiations
Implement successful fundraising strategies for biotech ventures
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course covers the essential aspects of financing biotechnology innovations. Starting with basic financing concepts, it explores investor motivations and decision-making processes. Students learn about various funding sources, from grants to venture capital and stock market financing. The curriculum includes detailed coverage of the funding process, business valuation methods, effective pitching techniques, and exit strategies. Throughout the course, real-world examples and expert insights provide practical context for the theoretical concepts.
Basic Concepts of Financing
Module 1
Sources of Capital
Module 2
Funding Process
Module 3
Valuation & Value Creation
Module 4
Pitching & Closing a Financing Round
Module 5
Exiting a Company
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
6 Courses
Biotech Expert and Entrepreneurial Finance Researcher at TUM
Dr. Svenja Jarchow serves as the Managing Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial and Financial Studies at the Technical University of Munich, combining her expertise in molecular biotechnology with entrepreneurial finance. With a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Molecular Biotechnology and a Doctorate in Management Studies focusing on Entrepreneurial Finance, she leads groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of science and business. As a post-doc researcher and project leader at the Chair in Entrepreneurial Finance, she heads the BMBF-funded research project 'Biotech Ecosystem Germany' and has developed an innovative edX course program 'Realizing Biotech Innovation - A Business Guide for Scientists.' Her unique background enables her to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market implementation, helping biotechnology entrepreneurs navigate business challenges and secure financial resources for their ventures
6 Courses
Corporate Venture Capital Researcher at TUM's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Stefanie Weniger is a doctoral candidate at the Center for Entrepreneurial and Financial Studies at the Technical University of Munich, where she specializes in Corporate Venture Capital research. With a Master's degree in Management Studies, she focuses on understanding the dynamics between entrepreneurs and venture capital financing. Her research examines entrepreneurs' preferences in choosing between corporate and independent venture capital, investigating how ventures' resource needs and exit strategies influence financing decisions. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs in bringing their innovations to market and contributes to the development of effective financing strategies for startups. Through her work, she aims to enhance understanding of corporate venture capital's role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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