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15.431 Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital

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Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415
Units: 3-0-6
Credit cannot also be received for 15.4311, 15.719
Lecture: TR1-2.30 (E51-395) or TR2.30-4 (E51-395) +final

Examines the elements of entrepreneurial finance, focusing on technology-based start-up ventures, and the early stages of company development. Addresses key questions which challenge all entrepreneurs: how much money can and should be raised; when should it be raised and from whom; what is a reasonable valuation of a company; and how funding, employment contracts and exit decisions should be structured. Aims to prepare students for these decisions, both as entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. In-depth analysis of the structure of the private equity industry. Meets with 15.4311 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria for graduate students will differ from those of undergraduates; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.
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