Startup Valuation Methods
How do different types of investors think about an investment opportunity? What kind of securities and contracts do they offer? How should a company decide what is a “good deal”? This course is designed to introduce you to the challenges and pitfalls of financing new enterprises. You will learn the basic tools for valuating companies, including using discounted cashflow analysis in Excel and understanding how to apply this model to your entrepreneurial venture. You will then learn how valuation works with different types of securities that investors use to finance startups, from bank loans to venture capital to angel investing.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The Basics of Valuation
Building your First Excel Valuation Model
Week 2
Valuation of High-growth Startups
Week 3
Venture Capital Overview
Week 4
Angel Investor Overview
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
The first 2 weeks were amazing but I didn't enjoy the 3rd and 4th week lectures as the materials and explanation weren't as nice and simple as the first 2 weeks!
this is an excellent course for the beginners who want to learn startup valuation without having much prior knowledge about finance world
The best ever online course one could find. It is worth every single minute spent. Thank you so much for offering this course. And really so happy to complete this course. Much love to the professor.
Course content is very convenient for beginners.
Instructors presented and taught the syllabus effectively and smoothly that made the course very interesting and useful.
