15.391 Early Stage Capital, Fall 2003

Loessberg, Shari

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Loessberg, Shari

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Early Stage Capital

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Abstract

15.391 examines the elements of raising early stage capital, focusing on start-up ventures and the early stages of company development. This course also prepares entrepreneurs to make the best use of outside advisors, and to negotiate effective long-term relationships with funding sources. Working in teams, students interact with venture capitalists and other professionals throughout the semester. Disclaimer: The web sites for this course and the materials they offer are provided for educational use only. They are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney and no attorney-client relationship is created by using them. All materials are provided "as-is", without any express or implied warranties.

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2003-12

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/67025

Department

Sloan School of Management

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15.391-Fall2003

local: 15.391

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Keywords

raising venture capital, starting business, structuring deals, valuating companies, entrepreneurship, venture capitalist, finding early stage capital, negotiate investments, new business laws, financial simulations, build relationships, start-up ventures, company development, using outside advisors, funding sources, term sheet, VC, entrepreneur, pursuing seed money, biotechnology, biotech, angel financing, first round money

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