VENTURE CAPITAL COURSE
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110+ Lessons - Master Cap Table Modeling + Term Sheets
From Elite Venture Capitalists with Proven Track Records...
HERE’S JUST SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL GET IN THIS COURSE
History Of VC To Today (8 video lessons)
In this module, we use 8 video lessons to explore the history of Venture Capital. This includes examples of the most successful VC-backed companies , where VCs are investing now and how the power law functions in practice.
Fund Structures (4 video lessons)
In this module, we use 5 video lessons to break down how a traditional venture fund is structured. This module also includes a discussion on how a fund operates and how money flows through it.
Various Roles in VC (7 video lessons)
In this module, we use 7 video lessons to explain the various roles within a Venture Capital Fund. This module will also discuss the skills and duties of each position.
Early-stage Fin Instruments (8 video lessons)
In this module, we use 8 video lessons to teach you different kinds of venture capital financial instruments . Learn about priced rounds and valuations, convertible debt, convertible equity, venture debt, etc.
Term Sheet (Control + Econ) (4 video lessons)
In this module, we use 4 video lessons to show you what a term sheet represents and you will understand the uses and differences of Economics and Control when it comes to term sheets.
Term Sheet (Modeling) (12 video lessons)
In this module, we use 12 video lessons to go through some important topics of term sheet, like pre-money valuation, ESOP, founder vesting, dividends, liquidation preference, Optional/Automatic Conversion, and anti-dilution.
Term Sheet (Rights + Provisions) (12 video lessons)
In this module, we use 12 video lessons to dive deep into important points that need to be considered in the term sheet, like voting rights, protective provisions, redemption and management rights, registration, among others. Understand each of them in detail .
Due Diligence (Must-Haves) (14 video lessons)
In this module, we use 14 video lessons to explain how the process of due diligence works, and the must-have points, like the product, value proposition, business model, market, team, and evidence.
Due Diligence (Finer-Points) (12 video lessons)
This module uses 10 video lessons to take deep dive into the process of due diligence, highlighting ARR builds, B2B software, and cohort analysis.
Due Diligence (Deep Dive)
This module uses 10 video lessons to take deep dive into the process of due diligence, highlighting ARR builds, B2B software, and cohort analysis.
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Course Summary - Table of Contents
Below you will find a list of the modules and lessons included in this course.
- Course objective + Instructors + Additional Resources
- The Olden Days...
- ... to VC today
- Prominent Venture-backed Companies
- Stages
- Power Law
- Example 1: Power Law
- Example 2: MoIC/C-o-C Calculation
- Example 3: MoIC (Uber)
- VC Fund Structure & Module Overview
- Limited Partners
- General Partners
- 2:20 and Carry
- Example: Carried Interest Calculation
- Module Overview
- Deal Pipeline
- Analyst
- Associate
- Principal: Vice President
- Partner
- Other Roles
- Intro + Capitalization Table
- Priced Round
- Example: Priced Round
- Convertible Note
- Example: Convertible Note
- Convertible Equity
- Other types...
- Recap
- Intro + Term Sheet
- Sample Term Sheet
- Economics
- Control
- Intro + Pre-Money Valuation
- Employee Stock Option Pool (ESOP)
- Example: ESOP Shuffle (VC-friendly)
- Example: ESOP Shuffle (Founder-friendly)
- Founder Vesting
- Dividends
- Liquidation Preference
- Example: Liquidation Preference
- Example: Liquidation Preference (Answer Key)
- Optional/Automatic Conversion
- Anti-Dilution
- Example: Anti-Dilution
- Intro + Voting Rights
- Case Study: Facebook
- Protective Provisions
- Redemption Rights
- Management/Info Rights
- Registration Rights
- D&O/Key Person
- Right of First Refusal (ROFR)
- Example: Pro Rata
- Drag-along vs. Tag-along
- Example: BMS >< Celgene Acquisition
- Miscellaneous
- Intro
- Module Overview
- Team
- Paypal Mafia
- Product
- Product Roadmap
- Market
- Example: Market Sizing (Top-Down)
- Example: Market Sizing (Bottoms-up)
- Value Proposition (or Pain Point)
- Business Model
- Example: Business Model
- Evidence
- Example: Evidence (⇡PMF and ⇣CAC)
- Intro
- Growth
- Competition and Moats
- Timing and Context
- Deal
- Strategic
- Conflict
- Intro
- Key Definitions
- ARR Build: Traction vs. Scale
- ARR Build: Growth, Patterns, Retention
- ARR Build: Customers
- ARR Build: ACV vs. ASP
- B2B Software Segment
- Cohort Analysis: Dollar Retention
- Cohort Analysis: Logo Retention
- Unit Economics
- Module Overview
- Board Matters
- Follow-on Decisions
- Follow-on Decisions: Opportunity Cost
- Portfolio Measurement
- Portfolio Measurement: TVPI
- Portfolio Measurement
- Exit Funnel
- IPO Process
- IPO Nuances
- IPO Waterfall
- Case Study: wework
- M&A
- Wind-down & Bankruptcy
- Module Overview
- Art of Pitching
- Sample Pitch Decks
- Pointers
- (Informal & Formal) Networking
- Key Recommendations
- Further Resources
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At a high level, I think it covers a lot of the key topics one would need to both understand VC as well as get prepared for an interview . Narration is great, the instructor seems approachable and explains things in an easy to use manner. I think it's definitely something that would be additive to someone preparing/interviewing for an entry level VC role.
Just wanted to say I really enjoyed the venture course on WSO. Really insightful and was able to get through it in two days with the format!
WSO delivers the most comprehensive VC course that I've seen to-date. From detailed deal structures to big picture investment concepts, this course provides a fundamental basis from which one can take on relevant VC job functions from day one.
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How Much is Your
Venture Capital Career Worth?
What You Get |
Value |
---|---|
Venture Capital Course (Unlimited Lifetime Access) 110+ video lessons across 15 Modules created by a team of elite venture capitalists... |
$500 |
Interactive Exercises + Cap Table Modeling Gain realistic practice drilling the concepts taught to actual VCs so that you can hit the ground running Day 1... |
$450 |
24 Months of Unlimited Elite Support from Actual Finance Pros Have a technical question? Easily drop a comment into any lesson and get a response from a pro within 48hrs. |
$300 |
TOTAL VALUE |
$1,250 |
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