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Venture Capital & Private Equity Masterclass

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  • 500 Washington St, San Francisco, CA
  • 40 hours over 5 sessions

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Class Description

Description

An investment intensive course taught by VU's partners that covers the critical concepts of venture capital and private equity, with a number of case studies and group discussions.

Individuals that participate in VU's programs include:

  • Individuals looking to join venture capital and private equity funds as Analysts, Associates, Principals, and Partners
  • Angel investors and family offices looking to professionalize their direct investment strategies into startups and funds, or launch their own fund
  • Aspiring new fund managers and emerging fund managers
  • Entrepreneurs who want to learn to think like investors prior to launching or joining a company
  • Experienced professionals who are looking to make career transition into venture capital or private equity
  • Select undergraduate and graduate students

Curriculum

(Note: Below are the curriculum outlines for The VC/PE Masterclass. The curriculum is tailored for each session, and may include more or less than what is listed below.)

The VC/PE Masterclass:

  1. What is Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Private Equity?
  2. The Angel, VC, PE Ecosystem
  3. The Life & Schedule of a VC/PE Investor
  4. The History of Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Private Equity
  5. Why do VC/PE? How to get into VC/PE? VC roles & how to grow your VC career
  6. Legal Investment Fund Structures
  7. VC/PE Compensation
  8. How to create a Venture Fund Strategy (Fund Size, Investment Size, Ownership %, Stage, Sector, Theses, Diversification)
  9. How to Raise an Investment Fund & LP Landscape
  10. Corporate Venture Capital (Best & Worst Practices)
  11. Deal Sourcing Strategy
  12. The “Best” Startup Investor Pitch Deck
  13. Top 10 Lies Entrepreneurs Tell Investors
  14. Top 10 Lies Investors Tell Entrepreneurs
  15. Investment Evaluation Sheet (12 Core Criteria) & Key Metrics (LTV / CAC, Revenue / Capital Spent, Gross Margin, Revenue / User Growth, Valuation / Revenue, Burn Rate) & Top Investor Questions
  16. Sizing A Market, Competitive Landscape (Direct & Indirect Competition), Competitive Advantages (Unfair & Sustainable Moats)
  17. Financial Modeling: Gross vs. Net Revenue, COGS, Operating Expenses, EBITDA, Cash Flow
  18. Financial Analysis
  19. Calculating Valuation (Pre-$ / Post-$), Share Price, & Ownership & Dilution Over Multiple Investment Rounds, Enterprise Value
  20. Term Sheets & Investment Docs: Convertible Debt / SAFEs, Preferred Equity
  21. How to Help Grow Portfolio Companies, Managing a Portfolio of Investments, & Reporting to LPs
  22. Investing Strategies: Leading vs. Co-Investing, Follow-on Investing & Pro-Rata (in up, flat, and down rounds)
  23. Exit Analysis: Revenue / EBITDA Multiples, Comps, Waterfall Analysis, Calculating IRR
  24. How to Increase Exit Value
  25. M&A (Financial Buyer vs. Strategic)
  26. IPO

Additional content & videos for the VC/PE Masterclass:

  1. Risk vs. Reward By Asset Class (Cash, Fixed Income / Real Estate, Public Stocks, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Angel)
  2. The History & Evolution of Commerce & Platforms, Industrial Revolutions
  3. Understanding Platforms (Internet, Marketplaces, Networks, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence)
  4. Understanding Industry Sectors (Fintech, EdTech, Healthcare, Telecom, etc.), Categories (B2B, B2C), Revenue Models (One-time vs. Recurring) & Business Mode (Markup, Arbitrage, Licensing, Commission, Rent / Lease, Subscription, Advertising, Fee for Service, Donation)
  5. VC/PE Case Studies
  6. Diversity in VC
  7. The Pareto Principle (also known as the 80/20 rule)
  8. LP Due Diligence
  9. How to Provide Value to Entrepreneurs & LPs
  10. Corporate Innovation Landscape
  11. How to Evaluate Teams & Unconscious Bias
  12. Founders, Advisors & Employee Equity
  13. Bank Debt, Venture Debt, & Credit Facilities


Schedules: 1 Week Program - Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm PST

You will be asked to provide your LinkedIn profile after you register, or on the first day of class.

Refund Policy

The Individual may, subject to the terms below, terminate/cancel the program by submitting a notice in writing to CourseHorse at [email protected].

(a) If a Termination Notice for a specified Program Session is received more than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the start date of the specified Program Session, then the Individual will be refunded fifty percent (50%) of the Program Deposit they paid for that Program Session, the Individual will be relieved of the obligation to pay any remaining Program Fee balance for that Program Session, and the Individual will be refunded hundred percent (100%) of  the Program Fees paid by the Individual above the Program Deposit for that Program Session. 

(b) If a Termination Notice for a specified Program Session is received less than or equal to sixty (60) days prior to the start date of the specified Program Session, then the Program Deposit for that Program Session will not be refunded to the Individual, the Individual will be relieved of the obligation to pay any remaining Program Fee balance for that Program Session, and the Individual will be refunded fifty percent (50%) of any Program Fees paid by the Individual above the Program Deposit for that Program Session.

(c) If a Termination Notice for a specified Program Session is received after the start date of the specified Program Session, then neither the Program Deposit nor any Program Fees will be refunded for that Program Session. 

(d) If the deadline to submit such a Termination Notice falls on a weekend or holiday, then the deadline shall be the next available calendar day. 

(e) If an Individual requires a visa or border crossing to participate in a Program Session selected above in Section 1 and is unable to receive a visa despite the Individual’s best efforts or is denied entry into the United States, then we will refund hundred percent (100%) of the Program Deposit and hundred percent (100%) of any Program Fees paid by the Individual above the Program Deposit. 

(f) Refunds shall be paid to the Individual within ninety (90) calendar days of receipt of the Termination Notice.

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Venture University

Venture University is a premier investor accelerator, providing hands-on experience in venture capital and private equity. Through immersive training, real investment opportunities, and a powerful global network, participants gain the skills and connections needed to succeed in the investment world.

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