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MAN570F2(経営学 / Management 500)
Startup Finance

Yasuro KOIZUMI

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Global MBA Program
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code W7108
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期前半/Spring(1st half)
Day/Period 水6/Wed.6, 水7/Wed.7
Class Type 専門講義
Campus
Classroom name
Grade 1・2
Credit(s) 2
Notes Global MBA
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
Category Applied Courses

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Outline and objectives

This course covers the fundamentals of venture finance and fundraising. It will equip students with the knowledge necessary to estimate the enterprise value of startup companies, raise funds for a company or to invest in even earlier stage companies. This includes fundraising strategies for each stage of growth and type of investor, as well as explanations for the different types of stock, their effect on fundraising, and strategies for a successful exit. This course also investigates plenty of well-known startup companies, to practice on real-life examples.

この講座ではベンチャーファイナンスを紹介します。スタートアップの企業価値の予想や資金調達、成長途中の企業へ投資するために必要な知識を身につけることができます。各成長段階や各投資家種類による資金調達戦略、株式の種類や資金調達への影響、成功するための戦略もご紹介します。有名なスタートアップ企業を例として扱い、実践練習も行います。

Goal

・To be able to use a variety of methods to accurately estimate the enterprise value of startup companies
・To understand the differences between different types of investors and stocks
・To understand the different growth stages of a startup company
・To understand the different exit strategies

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Program is intended to acquire all of dp1 to dp5. But order is illustrated in terms of Likelihood of acquiring.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

講義、実習、グループディスカッション/Lectures, Practices, Group discussions

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Introduction to Venture Finance

The basics of venture finance, using famous startups as examples.

2:Calculating Enterprise Value (part 1)

The different methods for calculating enterprise value (such as market approach, cost approach, income approach, etc).

3:Calculating Enterprise Value (part 2)

The different methods for calculating enterprise value (such as market approach, cost approach, income approach, etc).

4:Valuing Venture Companies (part 1)

The different methods for valuing venture companies (such as forward PE ratio, PS ratio, the VC method, etc.)

5:Valuing Venture Companies (part 2)

The different methods for valuing venture companies (such as forward PE ratio, PS ratio, the VC method, etc.)

6:Types of Players (part 1)

The different types of players in regard to investment. These include family investment, crowd funding, venture capital, incubators, angel investors, etc.

7:Types of Players (part 2)

The different types of players in regard to investment. These include family investment, crowd funding, venture capital, incubators, angel investors, etc.

8:Fundraising Strategies (part 1)

The fundraising strategies for each stage of development, from seed funding to a final series.

9:Fundraising Strategies (part 2)

The fundraising strategies for each stage of development, from seed funding to a final series.

10:Attracting Interest from Investors

The 9 points that investors are most interested in.

11:Types of Stock & Dilution

The different types of stocks, and the effect they have on fundraising.

12:Exit Strategies

The different strategies for a successful exit, with examples of well-known startups.

13:Case Study

An in-depth case study of the company at which Mr. Koizumi is currently the CFO - FiNC Technologies Inc.

14:Extra Strategies for Success

The main aspects of venture finance, as well as other strategies crucial for achieving success, such as organizational structure.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

復習、宿題、レポート/Revision, Homework, Report
授業外において必要な時間:毎週2時間
Required time outside of class: 2 hours weekly

Textbooks

無し/None

References

無し/None

Grading criteria

A - 84% or higher/以上
B - 75% ~ 84%
C - 60% ~ 74%
D - 60% or lower/以下

小テスト/Short Tests: 20%
宿題/Homework: 30%
レポート/Report: 50%

Changes following student comments

Essential lecture to learn about Japanese venture financing