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In today’s dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to secure funding and make strategic investment decisions is essential for both startups and established companies looking to scale and innovate. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the world of venture capital, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate this complex field. During the training program, participant will delve into the intricacies of venture capital financing, explore the strategies employed by successful investors, and gain valuable insights into the mindsets of entrepreneurs seeking funding.
In today’s dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to secure funding and make strategic investment decisions is essential for both startups and established companies looking to scale and innovate. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the world of venture capital, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate this complex field. During the training program, participant will delve into the intricacies of venture capital financing, explore the strategies employed by successful investors, and gain valuable insights into the mindsets of entrepreneurs seeking funding.
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In Class Training
What is Venture Capital? A brief history
What differentiates Venture Capital from general Private Equity funding?
The different stages of investment- from start-ups to listed equity
Market participants: Investors, Intermediaries, Issuers
Case Study: Major Venture Capital companies
In Class Training
Brief overview of international and KSA regulatory environments for Venture Capital funds
The evolution of Venture Capital funds – an international perspective
The roles of the partners
Typical functional structure of a Fund
The Fund life cycle: Capital raising/ Investing/ Managing/ Exiting
Capital drawdowns and capital multiples
Venture Capital investment strategies
Major Fund Terms in Legal Documentation
1. Fund Oversight
2. The investment team, Investment Committee, Boards, LPACs
In Class Training
Venture Capital origination
Finding investments: deal sourcing
Choosing investments: the screening process
Analysis and due diligence
Financial analysis:
Use and calculation of internal rate of return (IRR)
IRR vs MOIC
Case Example: Practical application of IRR
Practical Exercise: Understanding the shortcomings of IRR
Case Example: Practical application MOIC
The challenges of modelling for Venture Capital opportunities
Analysing potential product success and market share
Valuation challenges in early-stage ventures
Impact of company life cycle on valuation
Practical Exercise: Identifying areas of risk in a Venture Capital project
In Class Training
Understanding Value and Price
Differentiating between intrinsic value and price
The exit driven perspective to Venture Capital investing
The International Private Equity and Venture Capital (IPEV) guidelines
Market and replacement cost approaches to valuation
Income approach to valuation
Understanding and calculating cost of capital
Discounted Cash Flow
Identifying and understanding valuation pitfalls
Incorporating uncertainty
Practical Exercise: putting a value on a Venture Capital investment proposal.
In Class Training
Understanding the capital pyramid
Equity kickers
PIK loans
How do Venture Capital investment structures differ from Private Equity?
Using hybrid structures to reduce risk and maximise returns
Practical Exercise: Term sheet - a proposed Venture Capital transaction structure
In Class Training
The Investment Committee
Process
Preliminary and final investment memorandum
Case Example: Good and bad Investment Committees
Case study: VC vs. PE investment procedures
In Class Training
Step in rights
Case Example: When an investment goes wrong
In Class Training
Different types of investment exit and their applicability to Venture Capital investments
Trade sale
Listing
Secondary
MBO
Leveraged recapitalisation
Case study: successful and unsuccessful exits
Case Study: Evolution of a market
Understand the key differences between venture capital and private equity investing to make more informed decisions about which type of investment is best suited to the goals and risk tolerance.
Understand the structure of a venture capital fund to comprehend how the fund is financed, how funds are distributed, and to determine the alignment between the fund's strategy and investor objectives.
Understand the venture capital investment process, to determine the alignment between startups and investor objectives, and whether this type of investment is suitable for investors.
Understand valuation and pricing strategies and techniques, to accurately determine the value of startups and set investment prices.
Understanding how to manage venture capital funds helps in determining investment strategies, evaluating performance, and managing risks effectively.
