The course introduces students to entrepreneurial finance and venture capital, providing an overview of the venture capital industry and valuation techniques used in the area. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with (i) economic challenges faced by startups and how various forms of entrepreneurial finance help address them; (ii) main sources of entrepreneurial finance; (iii) institutional aspects of the venture capital industry; (iv) key valuation methods. Course materials will be based on a mix of lecture slides, articles, and case studies.
Semester: WiSe 2021/22