About this course

The course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of how to raise capital for new businesses. It covers topics such as venture capital, angel investors, crowdfunding, loans, and public support schemes. Students will learn to develop financial strategies, create business plans, and investor presentations. Students will also become familiar with relevant agreements in equity financing, such as shareholder agreements. Students will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities in startup financing using real cases.

Learning outcome

Upon completing the course, the student will have the following overall learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has advanced knowledge of various funding sources for startups, including venture capital, angel investors, crowdfunding, risk loans, and public support schemes
  • has knowledge of the economic and legal aspects of raising capital for new businesses
  • has insight into how to develop and present a business plan to potential investors and decision-makers

Skills

The student

  • can analyze and evaluate various financing options for startups
  • can develop financial strategies and business plans
  • can create and deliver an investor presentation

General Competence

The student

  • can apply knowledge and skills to solve complex problems in startup financing
  • can communicate effectively with investors and other stakeholders
  • can contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship by understanding the factors that affect the ability to secure funding, even in established businesses

  • Learning activities

    Lectures, guest lectures by investors, support system, exercises, and case assignments. The course is based on students actively participating in discussions.

  • Teaching support

    Canvas and follow-up through guidance. Students will prepare and sign a team contract that regulates teamwork.

  • Syllabus

    The syllabus will be announced in Canvas.

  • Prerequisites

    Prerequisites are either a bachelor's degree in economics and administration or economics, management and IT, or the course INN341 or IND220 or equivalent.

  • Assessment method

    The course has an overall assessment consisting of a portfolio and an oral exam.

    The portfolio consists of two written submissions.(40%)

    The oral exam is the group's final presentation (60%)

    Grading rule: A-F.

    All parts of a combined assessment must be passed in the same semester to pass the course. A retake exam is not organized in this course. Those who do not pass must retake the entire course.

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  • Examiner scheme

    Two examiners

  • Mandatory activity

    Participation in lectures, teamwork and presentations.

    The compulsory activity must be completed again when repeating the course.

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures, tutorials, and workshops 3 days per week. The number of hours will vary from week to week. Additionally, seminars and group work will be organized. Consistent and independent team work is expected throughout the January block.

  • Preferential right

    Students in the Master's program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation have priority.