Course Overview
Course Objectives
Course Faculty
Recognition and Certification
Date and Locations
Who Should Apply
How to apply
Application Review Process
Course Fee
Withdrawal Policy
Contact Information

Course Overview

Venture Capital, Angel Funding and Debt addresses key questions that challenge all entrepreneurs: how much money can and should be raised; when should it be raised and from whom; what is a reasonable valuation of the company; and how should funding be structured? The course comprehensively explores the financial tools needed by an entrepreneur to start his or her own business. By studying real-life business cases and learning from professors, investors and entrepreneurs, participants gain insight into both the investors’ and entrepreneurs’ points of view in funding a venture. Participants will gain knowledge of a practical framework they can use to secure or provide investment for high-potential businesses.

Objectives

Faculty graduates of this program will be able to address critical topics in venture financing by running short-duration courses for both students and entrepreneurs. Graduates should be able to work on:

• Financial analysis and valuations
• Choosing the right financing options
• Structuring deals
• Determining the best exit strategy
• Avoiding costly pitfalls
• Managing investor-entrepreneur relationships

Course Faculty

John W Mullins  Associate Professor of Management Practice in Entrepreneurship, London Business School

Prof. John Mullins brings to his teaching and research 20 years of executive experience in high-growth firms. He founded two ventures, one of which he took public. His two defining books for entrepreneurs, The New Business Road Test and Getting to Plan B, have received rave reviews; INC, America’s top entrepreneurship magazine, has listed Getting to Plan B as one of the best books for business owners. Prof. Mullins’ research has won him national and international awards from the Young Presidents’ Organization, Marketing Science Institute and the Richard D. Irwin Foundation. He earned his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and his PhD in Marketing from the University of Minnesota.

Who Should Apply

Given the universal focus on finance by students and entrepreneurs, and their general lack of knowledge in this area, this course would be useful for faculty working with students or entrepreneurs at any level, as the course material can be adapted for all. However, the course is designed for participants with some background in entrepreneurship, and who wish to advance their knowledge of entrepreneurial finance. Participants with working knowledge of accounting and basic finance might find they benefit more from this course than those with no background in this area.

Recognition and Certification

On completion of the course and satisfying the specified requirements, successful graduates will be awarded Certification in ‘Advanced Knowledge: Raising Capital for Entrepreneurial Venture’ by NEN in association with the Wadhwani Foundation and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

Duration: 3 Days

Location: Bangalore

How to apply

To apply for the course, please download the Course Application Form. If you’re unable to access the forms, please contact us at +91 80 4168 9193. Please print, fill out, and send the forms to us either via mail, e-mail or fax. Kindly go through the Enrolling Process Instructions  carefully before you register.

Mailing address for applications:

National Entrepreneurship Network
113/1B, Benaka Tech Park,
Block II, Third Floor, ITPL Main Road,
Kundalahalli, Bangalore - 563 037
Karnataka, India
E-Mail:
Fax: +91 80 4168 9195

Deadline to submit application: December 05, 2012

Application Review Process:

With the growing number and sophistication of entrepreneurship educators in India, the demand for the entrepreneurship Courses, in particular, is strong, and we cannot guarantee space for all applicants. During the week following the application deadline, applications for the course will be reviewed by the Course Admissions Committee. The Course Admissions Committee will include members of NEN Trust, and may include the course Teaching Faculty, topic experts, and other senior NEN Faculty Leaders. We may follow up with you for clarifications post their meeting.

Admission is based on the applicant’s demonstrated passion, execution track-record, ability and commitment to make a difference in building entrepreneurship programs for their students, or in supporting entrepreneurs.

Notification of Application Status

You will be notified by email of your application status 1 week after the application deadline, which is 5 weeks before the course begins. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call us at the office, or email us at .

Course Fee:

NEN Institutional Members: INR 22,472 (including service tax of 12.36%)
Non-Institutional Members: INR 50,562 (including service tax of 12.36%)

The course fees cover tuition, course materials including cases, and most meals. Travel and lodging costs must be borne by the candidate or their sponsoring institution. The NEN Education team will assist selected candidates in identifying and arranging affordable accommodation close to the program venue.

Course Fee Due Date:

Along with the acceptance notification, successful applicants will receive a course invoice and payment instructions. Late or missing payments can result in the applicant’s place being given to another candidate.

Advance Preparation

The course will have required advance reading and possibly other additional advance work. The advance preparation allows for the participant to extract much more value from the course, and for richer classroom interaction and a better experience for all. Once we receive your confirmation and your payment of course fees, you will receive emails notifying you of the advanced preparation requirements. You will also receive links to any materials which you will be able to download. In addition, we will contact you to assist with making any travel and accommodation arrangements.

Withdrawal Policy

We do understand that last minute problems do occasionally arise, and that it is sometimes necessary to withdraw from a course at the last minute. In this case, we will refund most of the course fee, subtracting Rs. 3000 to cover the NEN Trust administrative costs associated with the participant.

Course Cancellation Policy

Program dates, course fees and teaching faculty may be subject to change. Please check the NEN website for updates before applying. If a program is cancelled by NEN, the participants’ total course fees will be refunded. If for any reason, the course can’t be held on the scheduled dates – reasons could include bandhs, weather or other problems – NEN will work with the teaching faculty to reschedule the course, and the participants’ fee will be applied to the course on the new dates. NEN will not be responsible for travel, accommodation or other costs that may have been incurred by the participant.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to cover the entire course fees for NEN Faculty Leaders. Scholarships are intended for NEN Faculty Leaders from institutes that are unable to afford the subsidized course fees. Scholarships are not guaranteed, and they are not awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of demonstrated merit and need. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please download the Scholarship Application Form on our website, and send it to us, duly filled along with your course application.

Successful applicants who qualify for the scholarship will be expected to confirm their attendance by making a fully-refundable deposit payment of INR 5000 along with their course participation confirmation. The payment will be refunded immediately upon successful completion of the course. This refundable deposit is to ensure minimum last-minute drop-outs from the course. However, please note, in case you drop out for any reason within 5 days of the course, you will be eligible only for a partial refund of Rs.2000. This is to cover the administrative costs involved in the process.

For more information, please contact the NEN Education team at:

National Entrepreneurship Network
113/1B, Benaka Tech Park,
Block II, Third Floor, ITPL Main Road,
Kundalahalli, Bangalore - 563 037
Karnataka, India

E-Mail:
Tel: +91 80 4168 9193