Course Overview

Embark on a transformative journey into the dynamic world of Venture Capital (VC) with our comprehensive course. Delve into the global trends and historical development of the VC industry. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and expertise essential for evaluating investment opportunities, managing portfolios, and mitigating risks. Through interactive case studies and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain valuable insights into deal flow processes, stakeholder management, and effective portfolio management strategies. Whether you’re an aspiring investor or a seasoned professional, this course will empower you to navigate the complexities of venture capital with confidence. 

 

Prerequisites

  • Trainees should be proficient in web surfing.
  • Basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Able to communicate in English.
  • For in-person training, do bring along a laptop that has Microsoft Excel.   

Target Audience

This course is tailored for working professionals in Singapore who seeks to deepen their expertise in venture capital. It is suitable for:

  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders
  • Venture Capitalist
  • Individuals who would like to explore into the VC world. 

Course Highlights

  • Gain insights into global trends and historical developments in Venture Capital.
  • Learn deal flow processes, stakeholder management, and portfolio management strategies.
  • Master key investment criteria and valuation techniques used by Venture Capitalists (VCs).
  • Analyse case studies to identify biases and blind spots in investment evaluations.
  • Implement a toolkit for assessing founders’ teams and investment frameworks.
  • Design and implement a valuation scorecard to evaluate investment opportunities effectively.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyse global trends and historical developments in the Venture Capital industry.
  • Identify key stakeholders and understand deal flow processes.
  • Apply investment criteria and considerations used by VCs to evaluate investment deals.
  • Assess biases and blind spots during investment evaluations.
  • Implement effective portfolio management strategies and regulatory assessments.
  • Utilize valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow and comparable multiple models.
  • Develop a valuation scorecard considering common pitfalls in the valuation process.

Course Outline

  • Understand the role of Venture Capital in the startup ecosystem.
  • Explore global trends and historical developments.
  • Analyse the impact of Venture Capital on innovation and economic growth.
  • Identify key stakeholders in the Venture Capital ecosystem.
  • Understand deal flow processes and pipeline management.
  • Evaluate risks and rewards associated with different stages of deal flow.
  • Explore key investment criteria used by Venture Capitalists.
  • Assess market potential, scalability, and competitive advantage.
  • Understand the importance of founder-market fit and team dynamics.
  • Analyse biases and heuristics in decision-making processes.
  • Case studies on recognizing and mitigating biases during investment evaluations.
  • Implement strategies for effective due diligence and risk assessment.
  • Design portfolio management plans to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
  • Understand regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
  • Mitigate regulatory risks and navigating legal considerations in venture capital investments.
  • Explore valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow and comparable multiples.
  • Case studies on applying valuation techniques to assess investment opportunities.
  • Challenges and pitfalls in the valuation process and strategies for mitigation.
  • Developing a comprehensive valuation scorecard considering key factors and risks.
  • Implementing the scorecard in evaluating investment opportunities.
  • Iterative refinement and continuous improvement of the valuation framework.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Fees

$788 $488

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