Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

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Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

12 reviews

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build and analyze venture capital financial models.
Apply valuation and funding round assessment techniques.
Construct capitalization tables and evaluate startup worth.

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Microsoft Excel

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There are 5 modules in this course

Learners will explain venture capital fundamentals, apply valuation techniques, analyze financial models, construct capitalization tables, and evaluate funding rounds using real-world case studies. By the end of this course, participants will be able to develop complete venture capital models and assess startup worth with professional accuracy.

This course benefits both aspiring entrepreneurs and finance professionals by combining theory with hands-on modeling practice. Learners progress from the basics of venture capital, valuation, and returns to advanced modeling techniques that include income statements, balance sheets, debt schedules, and growth assumptions. A highlight of the program is the Project Titan case study, which allows learners to apply concepts in a practical, real-world scenario. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step structure, moving from foundations to advanced applications while ensuring learners gain career-ready skills. The course doesn’t stop at technical mastery — it also explores entrepreneurial perspectives, investor considerations, and career pathways in venture capital, making it ideal for those pursuing roles in finance, investment, or entrepreneurship.

This module introduces the fundamentals of venture capital, covering its history, life cycle, valuation basics, and capitalization structures. Learners build a strong conceptual foundation to understand how venture capital supports startups and high-growth firms.

What's included

16 videos4 assignments

16 videos Total 112 minutes

Introduction to Venture Capital Modelling 1 minute
Brief History of VCM 3 minutes
Life Cycle of VCM 8 minutes
Broad Head VCM 3 minutes
Free Cash Flow Example 6 minutes
Free Cash Flow Example Continues 7 minutes
Company Valuation 5 minutes
Structure of Company Valuation 14 minutes
Pre and Post Money Valuation 11 minutes
Pre and Post Money Valuation Continues 7 minutes
Capitalization Table 8 minutes
Capitalization Table Venture Capital 9 minutes
Capitalization Table Venture Capital Continuese 11 minutes
Caluculating Investor Return 7 minutes
Calculating Investor Return Continues 6 minutes
Return Analysis 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Understanding Venture Capital 10 minutes
Valuation Basics 10 minutes
Capitalization & Investor Returns 10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Venture Capital 30 minutes

This module dives deeper into advanced valuation techniques, equity analysis, and internal rate of return calculations, preparing learners to forecast outcomes and structure professional-grade financial models.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos Total 32 minutes

Total Equity Valuation 5 minutes
Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation 7 minutes
Internal Rate of Returns Caluculation Continues 6 minutes
Free Cash Flow Calculation 7 minutes
Summary of Financial Model 7 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Advanced Equity & Returns 10 minutes
Building Financial Models 10 minutes
Graded - Mastering Valuation Techniques 30 minutes

This module explores the venture capital process from deal flow to negotiations, highlighting both investor and entrepreneur perspectives. Learners also engage with a detailed case study to apply practical modeling skills.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 81 minutes

Introduction to Venture Capital 3 minutes
Basics of Venture Capital Modelling 7 minutes
Participation in Management 6 minutes
Stages of Financing 6 minutes
Concept of Deal Process 8 minutes
Receipt of Proposal 10 minutes
Considerations for An Entrepreneur 5 minutes
Commonly Used Add On 9 minutes
Study on Project Titan 2 minutes
Project Titan Assumptions 7 minutes
Creating Assumptions 10 minutes
Building The Model 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Deal Flow & Management 10 minutes
Entrepreneur’s Perspective & Add-Ons 10 minutes
Case Study: Project Titan 10 minutes
Graded - The Venture Capital Process in Action 30 minutes

This module provides hands-on training in building detailed financial statements, debt schedules, compensation structures, and valuation tables. Learners practice translating assumptions into actionable financial models.

What's included

23 videos4 assignments

23 videos Total 168 minutes

Federal Tax Rates 5 minutes
Investment Assumptions 10 minutes
Building Financial Model 2 minutes
Capitalizing Assets 8 minutes
Other Compensation 5 minutes
Income Statement 6 minutes
Sales and Marketing Expenses 7 minutes
General Administrative Expenses 7 minutes
Assets in Balance Sheet 7 minutes
Cash Flow Statement 8 minutes
Debt Schedule 8 minutes
Debt Schedule Conclusion 7 minutes
Time Period Assumption 7 minutes
Functions for Quarter 8 minutes
Payment on Longterm Debt 8 minutes
Payment on Longterm Debt Continue 9 minutes
Building an Offset Formula 7 minutes
Calculating Personal Assumptions 7 minutes
Calculating Total Headc 5 minutes
Business Development Compensations 11 minutes
Analyzing with Valuation Table 12 minutes
Average of Comparable Firm 5 minutes
Terminal Value Growth 11 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Building Assumptions & Statements 10 minutes
Debt & Time Structures 10 minutes
Compensation & Growth Assumptions 10 minutes
Graded - Financial Modeling & Analysis 30 minutes

This module consolidates knowledge of funding rounds, valuation practices, and model summaries while guiding learners toward career opportunities in venture capital and financial analysis.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videos Total 43 minutes

Calculating the Finding Rounds 11 minutes
Calculating the Sum Totals 3 minutes
Pre and Post Money Valuation 6 minutes
Overview on Valuation 5 minutes
Summarizing on Model Aspects 9 minutes
Focusing on Career Options 8 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Funding & Valuation Rounds 10 minutes
Wrapping Up & Career Focus 10 minutes
Graded - Valuation, Rounds & Career Pathways 30 minutes

Instructor

EDUCBA

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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Great learning experience, clear audio and well-structured lessons.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

The instructor explains financial models and valuation techniques very clearly.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

I liked the focus on practical concepts like cap tables, dilution, and return expectations, which are important in real VC discussions.

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