fin2fss financing startups and smes

FINANCING STARTUPS AND SMES

FIN2FSS

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will consider the funding of small and medium ventures, from seed funding, through start-up and mezzanine rounds, to a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO). You will explore the sourcing, structuring, negotiation, value creation and exit strategies involved from both the viewpoint of the entrepreneur and the investor. Finally, you will consider the effect of new technologies, such as the internet, cloud computing and blockchain, on the venture capital process, so as to be able to take advantage of new ways of raising capital as the capital market itself innovates and evolves.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

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Quota Management StrategyN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

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Total hours/days requiredN/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Compare and contrast the various forms and sources of finance available for entrepreneurial, small and medium sized ventures.
02. Analyse the effects of technical innovation in venture capital markets.
03. Advise on the commercial structure of financial contracts and term sheets, including the staging and syndication of deals, board representation, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality agreements.
04. Apply valuation techniques appropriate for various types of entrepreneurial firms and financial securities.
05. Compare and contrast the different strategies available for a venture capital investor to exit the investment.
06. Develop a financial business case for a business.

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