Description
Welcome to our comprehensive course on Venture Capital Modeling and Valuation! This course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of venture capital concepts, valuation techniques, and fundraising strategies. Whether you're an aspiring venture capitalist, an entrepreneur seeking funding, or a finance professional looking to specialize in the venture capital industry, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic field.
MODULE 1: Venture Capital Modeling and Valuation
Venture Capital Modeling | Valuation | Fundraising (2h 28m): This module provides an introduction to venture capital modeling, covering valuation techniques and the process of fundraising. Participants will learn how to analyze startup companies, assess their potential for growth, and determine their valuation for investment purposes.
MODULE 2: Advanced Venture Capital Modeling
Advanced Venture Capital Modeling (5h 19m): Building upon the fundamentals covered in Module 1, this module delves deeper into advanced concepts and techniques used in venture capital modeling. Participants will explore sophisticated valuation methodologies, deal structuring strategies, and risk assessment approaches specific to the venture capital industry.
Synopsis
- Courses: Introduction to Venture Capital
- Hours: 7+ Video Hours
- Core Coverage: Basic and Advanced Excel-based Venture Capital Modeling
- Eligibility: Anyone serious about learning Venture Capital Modeling and wants to make a career as a financial analyst
- Pre-Requisites: None (Basic accounting knowledge should help)
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Certification Type: Course Completion Certificates
Course Content
- Introduction to Venture Capital Modelling (0:52)
- Brief History of VCM (2:56)
- Life Cycle of VCM (8:08)
- Broad Head VCM (3:05)
- Free Cash Flow Example (6:00)
- Free Cash Flow Example Continues (6:57)
- Company Valuation (4:31)
- Structure of Company Valuation (13:42)
- Pre and Post Money Valuation (6:16)
- Pre and Post Money Valuation Continues (6:38)
- Capitalization Table (7:34)
- Capitalization Table Venture Capital (8:45)
- Capitalization Table Venture Capital Continues (10:45)
- Caluculating Investor Return (6:55)
- Calculating Investor Return Continues (6:19)
- Return Analysis (7:36)
- Total Equity Valuation (4:49)
- Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation (6:49)
- Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation Continues (5:55)
- Free Cash Flow Calculation (7:12)
- Summary of Financial Model (7:12)
- Reference Files
- Introduction to Venture Capital (2:41)
- Basics of Venture Capital Modelling (7:22)
- Participation in Management (5:36)
- Stages of Financing (6:02)
- Concept of Deal Process (8:00)
- Receipt of Proposal (9:54)
- Considerations for An Entrepreneur (5:02)
- Commonly Used Add On (9:14)
- Study on Project Titan (2:13)
- Project Titan Assumptions (6:33)
- Creating Assumptions (10:09)
- Building The Model (7:45)
- Federal Tax Rates (4:33)
- Investment Assumptions (9:49)
- Building Financial Model (2:07)
- Capitalizing Assets (8:17)
- Other Compensation (5:23)
- Income Statement (6:09)
- Sales and Marketing Expenses (6:34)
- General Administrative Expenses (7:17)
- Assets in Balance Sheet (6:51)
- Cash Flow Statement (7:38)
- Debt Schedule (7:40)
- Debt Schedule Conclusion (6:46)
- Time Period Assumption (7:22)
- Functions for Quarter (8:17)
- Payment on Longterm Debt (7:32)
- Payment on Longterm Debt Continue (8:35)
- Building an Offset Formula (7:26)
- Calculating Personal Assumptions (7:10)
- Calculating Total Headc (5:15)
- Business Development Compensations (10:47)
- Analyzing with Valuation Table (11:30)
- Average of Comparable Firm (4:40)
- Terminal Value Growth (10:42)
- Calculating the Finding Rounds (10:56)
- Calculating the Sum Totals (3:26)
- Pre and Post Money Valuation (11:00)
- Overview on Valuation (5:12)
- Summarizing on Model Aspects (9:09)
- Focusing on Career Options (8:13)
- Advanced Venture Capital Modeling Reference Files
Requirements
- Finance and Accounting Fundamentals: A basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts is recommended to comprehend the course material effectively. Familiarity with financial statements, accounting principles, and financial analysis will facilitate learning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Since financial modeling and analysis often involve extensive use of spreadsheets, proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Familiarity with Excel functions, formulas, and data manipulation techniques will be beneficial.
- Investment Terminology: Knowledge of investment terminology and concepts will aid in understanding venture capital modeling, valuation methods, and financial analysis techniques covered in the course.
- Interest in Entrepreneurship and Startups: A keen interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and the venture capital industry will enhance motivation and engagement with the course content. Curiosity about the dynamics of venture capital funding and investment processes is advantageous.
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Willingness to Learn: Above all, a willingness to learn and explore new concepts is crucial. Having an open mind and a proactive approach to learning will contribute to a rewarding educational experience in venture capital modeling and valuation.