Introductory description

This module has the aim of reviewing the financial, control and investment opportunities faced by rapidly growing companies in entrepreneurial settings.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Sources of financing, including alternative sources of finance and debt for entrepreneurial businesses
Use of venture capital and private equity as asset classes
Public and private financing
Deal structuring, legals and entrepreneurial company valuation
Recent deals and financing cycles
Qualitative aspects of entrepreneurial finance, including decision-making in entrepreneurial business, team and board dynamics, board effectiveness during rapid growth to achieve enterprise value

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a developed understanding of the finance needs, expectations and perceptions of rapidly growing businesses.
• Demonstrate an understanding of planning for alternative forms of finance as market environments change
• Demonstrate an understanding what constitutes an attractive financing or investment proposition to an investor
• Demonstrate an awareness of practical managerial issues
• Critically evaluate the concepts and models presented on the module
• Critically understand the nature of financing high potential entrepreneurial ventures

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Research element

Draw upon relevant published research.

Subject specific skills

Develop a strategy for improving a new venture which could enhance or facilitate its financing.
Draw upon relevant published research
Evaluate the different types of available financing options with a strong focus on venture capital.

Transferable skills

Demonstrate problem solving skills developed through analysing business problems in case studies.
Demonstrate communication skills