New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs
Master startup funding essentials: from venture capital and angel investors to valuation and pitch techniques. Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking investment.
Master startup funding essentials: from venture capital and angel investors to valuation and pitch techniques. Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking investment.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand different funding sources and when to use them
Master the basics of company valuation and term sheets
Develop effective investor pitch presentations
Learn due diligence processes and investor expectations
Understand capital structure and equity dilution
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.4 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course demystifies startup funding concepts for entrepreneurs. Covering everything from basic financing principles to advanced investment strategies, students learn how to secure funding through various sources including venture capital, angel investors, and alternative funding methods. The curriculum includes practical insights into company valuation, term sheet negotiation, and creating compelling investor pitches. Through expert interviews and real-world examples, participants gain the knowledge needed to navigate the complex startup funding landscape.
The Early Stage Investment Landscape
Module 1 · 8 Hours to complete
Sources of Capital for the Early Stage Company
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Getting Funded – Steps in the Funding Process
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Pitching Investors and Closing the Round
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Michael Pratt is a seasoned educator and mentor at the University of Maryland
he teaches in the Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship Program and the General Education Program. With over 35 years of experience in management and finance across both domestic and international landscapes, he has raised more than $100 million for eleven startups. As co-founder and Managing Partner of Select Venture Partners LLC, he focuses on early-stage investments. His previous roles include CEO of SpydrSafe Mobile Security, where he led the company to a successful acquisition, as well as COO of CardStar, Inc., and CFO/COO of Trust Digital, Inc. Michael’s finance background includes serving as CFO for several venture-backed firms and holding executive positions at CrossMedia Networks Corp. and Point of Care Technologies. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co. and holds degrees in Finance, an MBA, and an MS in Marketing, equipping him to inspire future innovators.
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