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Course Overview

The Venture Capital course is designed to provide professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors with the knowledge and practical skills to understand, evaluate, and manage venture capital investments. Venture capital is critical in funding innovation, scaling high-growth businesses, and driving economic development. This course covers the entire VC lifecycle, from deal sourcing and due diligence to structuring investments, managing portfolios, and planning successful exits. Participants will gain insights into valuation methods, term sheets, risk management, and the strategic role of venture capital in business growth.

Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the venture capital ecosystem and key stakeholders.
Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities.
Conduct thorough due diligence on early- and growth-stage companies.
Apply valuation techniques relevant to start-ups and growth businesses.
Negotiate term sheets and structure deals effectively.
Manage portfolio companies to maximise growth and returns.
Plan and execute successful exit strategies.

Course Outline

Day 1 – Introduction to Venture Capital

The role of venture capital in the business ecosystem.
Key players: VCs, angel investors, accelerators, and founders.
Stages of venture funding: seed, Series A–D, and beyond.
Overview of industry trends and emerging sectors.

Day 2 – Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence

Identifying high-potential start-ups and growth companies.
Assessing market opportunity, competitive advantage, and scalability.
Conducting financial, legal, and operational due diligence.
Red flags and deal-breakers in early-stage investments.

Day 3 – Valuation and Deal Structuring

Valuation techniques for early-stage businesses.
Equity vs. convertible instruments.
Negotiating term sheets: key clauses and protections.
Balancing investor and founder interests.

Day 4 – Portfolio Management and Value Creation

Working with founders and management teams.
Governance, reporting, and oversight.
Providing strategic, operational, and financial support.
Managing follow-on funding rounds.

Day 5 – Exit Strategies and Risk Management

Types of exits: IPOs, trade sales, secondary sales, and mergers.
Timing and market considerations for exits.
Managing investment risks across the portfolio.
Case studies of successful and failed VC-backed companies.

Schedule & Fees

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Venture Capital: Funding, Structuring & Growth Strategies

Date: 29 Dec, 2025 - 02 Jan, 2026

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price: $5,900

Venture Capital: Funding, Structuring & Growth Strategies

Date: 29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price: $ 5,900

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