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ET4 • Accounting & FinanceLEVEL 4 • INVESTMENT TRACK

ET4-401 | Venture Capital, Term Sheets & M&A

Prepare fundraising data rooms, navigate equity dilution, negotiate VC term sheets, and plan exit strategies (M&A).

Course Overview

Raise Series A/B funding rounds and navigate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Master VC term sheet negotiation, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution clauses, virtual data room preparation, and exit strategies.

Course Curriculum & Modules

01Module 1: Venture Capital Fund Mechanics & Investment Criteria
02Module 2: Deconstructing VC Term Sheets (Valuation, Governance, Liquidation)
03Module 3: Cap Table Dilution Modeling across Multi-Rounds
04Module 4: Virtual Data Room (VDR) Setup & Due Diligence
05Module 5: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Exit Strategy Execution

Accounting & Finance Department Pathway

Accounting & Finance trains founders on financial literacy, 3-statement financial modeling, unit economics (LTV/CAC), GAAP bookkeeping, tax compliance, VC term sheet negotiations, and M&A exit strategies.

4-Level Progression Roadmap:

LEVEL 1ET4-101: Intro to FinanceLEVEL 2ET4-201: Unit Economics & Financial ModelingLEVEL 3ET4-301: Bookkeeping, Tax Compliance & Working CapitalLEVEL 4ET4-401: Venture Capital, Term Sheets & M&ACurrent Course

Computer & Hardware Requirements

Processor:Standard laptop
Memory (RAM):8 GB RAM
Graphics Card:Standard
Storage:50 GB
Display:Standard

Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits

  • ✓Negotiate Venture Capital term sheets favorably.
  • ✓Prepare virtual data rooms for institutional due diligence.
  • ✓Model post-money valuation, dilution, and waterfall payouts.
  • ✓Plan strategic M&A exit opportunities.