This course counts toward the following majors: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance.

This course is designed to develop, mainly through the real-world experiences of venture capitalists and private equity investors, an understanding of the key issues in private equity investing and creating long-term value in privately held companies. It is hoped that students will develop an appreciation of the kinds of judgments involved in entrepreneurial companies at various points in the risk-return continuum, from start-ups to leveraged buyouts to recapitalizations. All aspects of private equity investing are addressed including sourcing, qualifying and analyzing deals; negotiating, structuring and pricing; creating value; and realizing value through various kinds of exit strategies.

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