Handbook information

Contents

The course gives an introduction and overview of entrepreneurial finance.
It also describes different strategies an entrepreneur can apply for obtaining funding.
Moreover, it looks into aspects such as the search for capital, valuation of investment opportunities, negotiating contracts, post-investment involvement, and exiting of an investment.

Learning Objectives

After having passed the course the students should be able to:
• Perform basic valuations of venture capital investments
• Know how the standard covenants in venture capital agreements work
• Understand the key differences between professional venture capital, corporate venture capital and business angel funding

Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requisites

Basic understanding of entrepreneurship, business plans and valuation of companies.

Contact hours

36

Instruction

Lectures, guest lectures and cases

Literature

Based on suggestions by the examinator.

Evaluation and Examination

Case assignments and exam

Instructor

Lahti, Tom