INN347 Financing of startups

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.

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