The Mechanics of Venture Capital

What you'll learn
The principles of venture capital, how they have developed among a diverse range of participants, with both for-profit and not-for profit primary objectives
The importance of the finance lifecycle in influencing the nature and substance of venture capital activity
The different types of synergies and/or control benefits arising from a proposed venture capital investment and how to evaluate/value them
The principles of how to manage a venture capital investment to create value for a potentially successful exit
The structuring (and restructuring) of venture capital investments, and the range of financial instruments that can be used to fund them
The importance of thorough risk analysis, comprehensive due diligence, and implementation skills in achieving a potentially successful exit

Postgraduate certificate option
You have the option to receive a postgraduate certificate validated by Middlesex University Business School.

You will need to submit an additional marked assignment of 5000 words, based on a continuing case study that runs throughout the duration of the course.