Venture capital is a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential. As companies grow, they go through the different stages of venture capital. Additionally, firms or investors may focus specifically on certain stages—which impacts how they invest. In a number of critical areas, including legal, tax and strategic matters, a VC firm can provide active support, which is all the more important at a key stage in the growth of a young company. Course Layout: Introduction What is VC? Different Stages of VC About VC firms How do VC firms make money? Who invests in VC firms? The fundraising process Idea Generation/submission and submission or plan/prototype Introductory meeting Due Diligence Term Sheets and fundraising Why Startups seek VC funding? Why Startups seek VC funding part 1 Why Startups seek VC funding part 2 Why Startups seek VC funding part 3 What are the types of VCs and how they differ? How VCs source deals? How VCs source deals part 1 How VCs source deals part 2 How VCs source deals part 3 How VCs select Investments - major criterias Market Size Product Founding Team Important Terms you should be aware of: Term Sheet Different types of stock Price per share Voting Board of Directors Right of first refusal Drag along rights Vesting Non compete Agreemsnts Intellectual property ESOPs What Are the Prominent Roles in a VC Firm? The different roles General Partners Venture Partners Principals Associates Analysts Entrepreneurs in Residence