Intro to Venture Capital

Chapter

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    Chapter 1

    Mitch Mumma, a Duke alumni and founder of Intersouth Partners presents the basics and history of Venture Capital.

    Estimated time: ~23 Minutes
  • 2

    Chapter 2

    This chapter will discuss the relationships, decisions, and the economics that drive venture capital. Bryan Roberts, Ph.D. -- Partner with Venrock, a leading venture capital firm, Judith Elsea -- Co-Founder and Managing Director of Weathergage Capital, a fund-of-funds and limited partner in venture capital investing, John Mendlein, Ph.D. -- Chairman of Fate Therapeutics, an emerging company backed by venture funding and Michael Hanewich moderator and Head of Silicon Valley Banks Life Sciences East practice. Present the key roles in Venture Capital industry dynamics.

    Estimated time: ~25 Minutes
  • 3

    Chapter 3

    Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Garage Technology Ventures, explains how to present to Venture Capitalist to increase your chances of acquiring early stage capital.

    Estimated time: ~20 Minutes
  • 4

    Chapter 4

    There are many paths and routes to take when trying to lock down funding for your company. A great and alternative option is to get funding through Angel Investors. These types of investors usually invest with their own money unlike Venture Capitalists. We will explore the different aspects and steps in obtaining Angel capital.

    Estimated time: ~29 Minutes
  • 5

    Chapter 5

    We will be exploring different aspects of the Venture capital returns and the outcomes of good investments.

    Estimated time: ~55 Minutes
  • 6

    Chapter 6

    Understanding the market and the environment to raise funds through the opportunities of Venture Capital firms.

    Estimated time: ~38 Minutes
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Concept

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    Concept 1

    A look into the classic early stage capital or first institutional capital for funding a startup. Mitch Mumma will discuss the general overview of the venture capital market.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
  • 2

    Concept 2

    Investing with venture capital covers a range of broad markets from Biotechnology to Semiconductor technology. Many of the venture capital investors may focus on a specific technology or product.

    Estimated time: ~3 Minutes
  • 3

    Concept 3

    Mitch Mumma helps explains the Money Food Chain and the progression of funding within the capital market.

    Estimated time: ~3 Minutes
  • 4

    Concept 4

    Many entrepreneurs obtain financial backing from venture capitals for a new idea or business, Mitch Mumma explains why it's wise to gain financial backing from an investor.

    Estimated time: ~3 Minutes
  • 5

    Concept 5

    The idea for an invested company is to grow and become profitable and ultimately sold for cash or stock. The investor will then reinvest the returned profits with other partners.

    Estimated time: ~4 Minutes
  • 6

    Concept 6

    Mitch Mumma explores the ups and downs of venture capital investments in the U.S. economy. From the early developments of venture capital to saturation of the market in recent years.

    Estimated time: ~2 Minutes
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Concept 1: General Capital Funding

A look into the classic early stage capital or first institutional capital for funding a startup. Mitch Mumma will discuss the general overview of the venture capital market.

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    Apr 12th, 2012
    mrobins12 asks:
    Who is Mitch Mumma? Somewhere on this course
    page you should explain who the person speaking
    is, their credentials, etc.

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Concept 1: General Capital Funding