E-Cell IIT BHU
IIT BHU's winter Course for VC

The perfect start
for your VC journey

The winter course on VC and Start Up offers a comprehensive blend of resources — engaging videos, blogs, assignments, and a final hackathon!

Module 1
Foundations of Venture Capital
Module 2
Understanding Startups and Funding Pipeline
Module 3
Deal Structuring and Portfolio Management
Module 4
Career and Global VC Perspective
Module 5
Advanced Tools, Pitches and Emerging Trends

COURSE OUTLINE

How is the course structured?

The 6-module course takes you from the fundamentals of venture capital to advanced startup funding, deal structuring, and portfolio management

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Module 1

Foundations of Venture Capital

This module introduces the fundamentals of venture capital, including its history, the internal structure of a VC firm, and the financial models behind how VCs make money and create an investment thesis.

Introduction to VCVC Firm StructureVC FinancesFunding StagesInvestment ThesisFund Returns
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Module 2

Understanding Startups and Funding Pipeline

This module covers the startup ecosystem, market analysis (TAM/SAM/SOM), and the critical processes of performing due diligence and building a deal flow pipeline through sourcing and networking.

Startup EcosystemMarket AnalysisBusiness ModelsDue DiligenceMetrics & KPIsDeal FlowSourcing Tools
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Module 3

Deal Structuring and Portfolio Management

This module dives into the details of the investment process, different deal types (Equity, SAFE, Convertible Notes), and the legal/financial components of term sheets, cap tables, and valuation.

Investment ProcessDeal TypesValuationTerm SheetsCap TablesDilutionPortfolio Management
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Module 4

Career and Global VC Perspective

This module explores career paths in venture capital, skills required for an analyst, and compares the VC landscapes in India and globally, including regulatory aspects. It concludes with an applied assignment.

VC CareersAnalyst SkillsMemo WritingGlobal VC ModelsIndian VC EcosystemSEBI RegulationsInvestment Memo
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Module 5

Advanced Tools, Pitches and Emerging Trends

This module focuses on practical skills like evaluating pitch decks, using common VC tools (Notion, Airtable, Pitchbook), and understanding emerging trends like AI in VC, Climate Tech, and new fund structures.

Pitch Deck EvaluationVC ToolsNotionAirtablePitchbookFuture of VCAI in VCClimate Tech
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Hackathon

Final Assessment

Apply everything you've learned in a thrilling hackathon with real-world tasks, peer competition, and certification.