Venture Capital school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

In Asia and other emerging markets, growth opportunities have become more elusive. As investors seek opportunities in these regions, they are confronted with a global recession, a credit crisis around the world, and breakdown of the international financial system. In Private Equity and Venture Capital �Asia, an Executive Education program offered jointly by Harvard Business School (HBS) and the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University (Tsinghua SEM), you will master the innovativ...

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As the global economy sputters, credit is frozen, and institutional investors seek to reduce their total equity exposure, private equity firms must be as attuned to controlling new risks as they are in pursuing new opportunities. This program helps you master the innovative approaches required to adapt best practices to meet today’s unprecedented investment challenges, successfully manage through the current downturn, and emerge better equipped to thrive in the global economy over the long ...

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Examines the strategic and financial issues facing start-ups and venture capital investments. This course examines the entrepreneurial process, focusing on financing - how new ventures are funded, applying the perspective of both the venture seeking financing and investors considering how to identify and manage good opportunities. Topics covered include the history and current direction of the venture capital industry; alternative financing sources, notably venture capital and angel investors; b...

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This course examines the growth of the venture capital market and provides students with an understanding of the advantages and risks associated with venture capital financing. Both start-up and growth needs are explored. The course focuses on the more practical aspects of structuring transactions that add value for the firm, owners, and financial backers.

While there are many different sources of capital for young businesses, venture capital has grown as a viable option for many entrepreneurs. This online self-study module discusses the nature of the venture capital industry, outlining how it is structured and which types of businesses it funds. Additionally, this module discusses the essential elements for striking agreements with a venture capital firm.