Technology Venture Funding credit:

2 Hours

Technology ventures are characterized by a need for significant upfront capital to fund engineering development efforts. This course will explore the ways that tech entrepreneurs can secure sufficient capital to bring their ideas to fruition including a detailed review of the difference between non-dilutive and equity funding and the multitude of funding sources that fit within these categories. Students will work in teams following the chronological progression of an early-stage technology venture and cover likely funding sources at each stage. In addition, we will cover company valuation, investment terms and potential pitfalls using real-world examples to illustrate the concepts.