FI 318 - Venture Capital and Start- up Financing

Institution:

Golden Gate University-San Francisco

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Description:

Examines the strategic and financial issues facing high-growth startups. Helps you develop a sophisticated understanding of the tools and techniques employed by successful entrepreneurs in raising start-up, growth, and acquisition capital for their ventures. You will explore alternative financing sources, notably venture capital and "angel"investors. In addition, you will review the exit strategies available to companies, including IPOs and mergers. Topics discussed include: the history and current direction of the venture capital industry, valuation techniques for new ventures and established private firms, raising venture capital and alternative financing, entrepreneurial management issues in capital raising, maintaining control and direction, and harvesting the venture via IPO or merger. Prerequisite: FI 203 (or FI 100) or FI 300A.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ggu.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 442-7800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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