VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

373-0103-00L 2 Credits WBZ D-MTEC

New Venture Finance & Legal

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Bart Clarysse
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:09

Abstract

This module highlights the different funding options for technology ventures such as business angels, accelerators, venture capitalists and crowd funding. It zooms into the professional management of the interrelations with institutional and corporate venture capital investors. Other subjects are early stage valuation, dilution, founder equity and important aspects of shareholder agreements.

Objective

This modules enables participants -To understand different valuation methods such as multiple valuation, Understand how staging influences valuation -To make fundamental trade-offs when involving outside investors and understand the basic components in a term sheet -Understand to what extent the term sheet benefits an investor or an entrepreneur.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise New Venture Finance and Legal
Block course
No time listed 24 h semesterly

Offered In