Gain a solid understanding of the financial reports used in startups (profit and loss statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).

Learn important financial analysis techniques for startup valuation

Analyze a real-world Warby Parker case study to understand the application of financial concepts

Explore different business models (freemium, subscription, marketplace, etc.) and their characteristics

Discover important metrics for evaluating the success of different business models

Analyze the Dollar Shave Club case study to understand how the business model impacts financial performance

Understand the concept of bootstrapping and its benefits and limitations

Discover different financing strategies available to startups (debt, equity, grants)

Apply your knowledge to the Airbnb case study and analyze its financing path

Gain insights into the venture capital ecosystem, including fund stages and due diligence processes

Learn how to understand investor expectations and negotiate financing terms effectively

Apply your findings to the Uber case study and analyze its interaction with venture capitalists

Understand the mechanics of seed and angel financing rounds (term sheets, valuation)

Develop valuable skills in pitching investments and exploring fundraising strategies

Analyze the Soylent case study and learn from their experiences with seed funding

Deep insight into Series A and subsequent financing rounds (purpose, impact and valuation) up to the exit (IPO, trade sale, M&A)

Gain practical skills in negotiating term sheets and managing investor relationships

Analyze the Lanzatech IPO case study and understand its journey through the different financing rounds

Learn how to build financial models for startups, including forecasting and sensitivity analysis

Take part in a practical workshop and use our Excel tools to create your own financial model

Apply your newly acquired skills in a group project to develop a financial model for a real startup

Understand important KPIs for different business models and their analysis

Learn how to design effective financial reports for internal stakeholders and investors

Discuss best practices for clear and informative investor communications

Analyze the Slack case study and understand their approach to financial reporting

Understand the importance of building a strong network in the startup ecosystem

Develop strategies for effectively building and leveraging professional networks

Learn from the insights and experiences of a guest speaker, an experienced investor and entrepreneur

Summary and collaborative review of the course to consolidate your findings and clarify any remaining questions

Get insights into new trends and the future prospects of startup financing from an experienced speaker (venture capital investor or startup founder).