BEM 110 - Venture Capital

Institution:

California Institute of Technology

Subject:

Business Economics and Management

Description:

An introduction to the theory and practice of venture capital financing of start-ups. This course covers the underlying economic principles and theoretical models relevant to the venture investment process, as well as the standard practices used by industry and detailed examples. Topics include: The history of VC; VC stages of financing; financial returns to private equity; LBOs and MBOs; people versus ideas; biotech; IPOs; and CEO transitions. Instructor: Camerer.

Credits:

9.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BEM 101, 103.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.caltech.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 395-6811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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