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Item is good for 73 routes, rollover orange dots above to see which ones! LAW 465 Venture Capital I Law School Recommended for route(s): [ Transactional ] Health Law: General Why it is relevant for ... [ Transactional ] as a Related Elective for those interested in Venture : Venture Capital provides an understanding of the sources of capital for private companies. Students interested in representing entrepreneurs in the health care or lifescience fields, or in working with larger companies on M&A transactions, will want to understand the basics of stock ownership and sources of capital. General course Description: This course introduces the operation of the venture capital industry from both a theoretical and practical perspective. The course follows the start-up process from initial formation of a new High-Tech venture through its private capitalization, the navigation of typical operational or strategic hurdles/milestones, and potential exit through merger or initial public offering. It analyzes each step in the process from perspective of the entity, of the founder-employees, and of the venture backers. It also considers the incentive mechanisms and control structures used at each step of the transaction (and alternatives to these structures), with a focus on both the underlying economic and financial theory, as well as on pragmatic considerations in structuring the transactions. Students are required to complete a term sheet negotiation exercise, offer a written analysis (in short pieces) related to speaker perspectives concerning the venture capital process, and sit for an examination. Speakers include visitors from practice with extensive experience in the VC, M&A, and the business formation process. QM: Finance (Law 467) (or a modest background in financial analysis) is a prerequisite for this class. Course Style: A Substantive course teaches the law, theory, and policy in a particular area of law Course Frequency: Offered once a year |