Columbia Business School

Mastering Venture Capital Deals

Columbia Business School

Finance & Investing

About Programme

Venture capital is the engine behind groundbreaking innovation, transforming ideas into global enterprises. For investors, it offers the potential for outsized returns, but success requires navigating a complex landscape of deal flow, valuations, and portfolio strategy. Whether you're looking to break into the field or refine your investment approach, mastering venture capital is key to identifying and capitalizing on high-growth opportunities.

Ideal for newcomers to the venture capital sector or those looking to deepen their careers in early-stage venture capital, our Mastering Venture Capital Deals program provides participants with a process for evaluating and monitoring potential opportunities and the knowledge they need to lower risk and increase returns.

The dynamic classroom setting, featuring live startup pitches, offers a unique opportunity to experience the nuances of early-stage investing. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate and make informed decisions in the startup world.

Programme Content

Day 1

Explore the venture capital industry, using the 4P's framework to evaluate startups and understand key investment terms.

Day 1

Participants will:

Day 1
Identify personal goals in startup investing
Day 1
Understand the 4P's framework for evaluating startups
Day 1
Recognize key deal instruments (equity, convertible notes, SAFEs)
Day 2

Apply the 4P’s framework to real startups, conduct due diligence, and review valuation methods, cap tables, and equity dilution.

Day 2

Participants will:

Day 2
Conduct due diligence on startups
Day 2
Apply valuation methods and review cap tables
Day 2
Understand equity dilution
Day 3

Dive into fund management, regulatory changes, and portfolio strategies, while developing a personal brand as an investor.

Day 3

Participants will:

Day 3
Analyze investment theses and portfolio strategies
Day 3
Understand regulatory changes and LP priorities
Day 3
Create a personal brand as an investor

Programme Audience

The Mastering Venture Capital Deals program is designed for:

Aspiring venture capitalists or angel investors who want to understand how investors evaluate startups
Founders who want to understand how early-stage investors evaluate startups
Individuals interested in the startup landscape who want to better understand its language and players

Note: This program is not intended for those who want to dive deep into a particular sector or who are interested in the later stages of venture investing.

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