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Unit 1: Learning Aims and Objectives
 * Explain the meaning of the term ‘venture capital’ and its relationship to
   ‘private equity’ 
 * Explain the similarities and differences between private equity and venture
   capital 
 * Explain what venture capital is, who is involved, how and why 
 * Explain and contrast different venture capital investment strategies 
 * Describe the venture capital industry, its key players and sources of
   funding 
 * Explain how venture capital funds are structured 
 * Explain importance of the financing life cycle and the ‘J’ curve 
 * Describe the different venture capital investment structures 
 * Describe the venture capital industry and how it operates



Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equity
 * Introduction, definitions and history 
 * Venture capital investment strategies
 * What is the difference between venture capital and private equity?
 * The pros and cons of being private 
 * Why venture capital – potential to add value from better governance,
   financial, and operational initiatives 
 * Credit crises, their impact and consequences for venture capital 
 * Venture capital today and its changing face 
 * Importance of understanding the ‘J’ curve 
 * Returns



Venture Capital Investment Structures
 * The venture capital industry and sources of funds for financing new ventures,
   including angel investors and other institutions 
 * How are venture capital and venture capital funds structured? 
 * Venture capital - limited partners and general partners 
 * Partnership structuring issues 
   * General partner’s key activities 
   * Selecting investments 
   * Structuring investments 
   * Monitoring investments 
   * Exiting investments 
 * Venture capital partnerships and fundraising 
 * Venture capital market 
   * Investors 
   * Intermediaries
   * Managers 
 * Partnership covenants 
 * Evaluating general partners 
 * The life cycle of a fund, from launch to return of capital 
 * The costs of investing 
 * Management fees 
 * Carried interest



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