M10-S1 - Introduction to Venture Capital

Readings: Opportunity Recognition, by Jeff Timmons. Ch 2 in Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship, 1997. Preparation Questions: 1. Why is this deal attracting top-notch venture capitalists such as Atlas Venture, Burr, Egan, Deleage& Co. and North Bridge Venture Capital Partners? 2. Can the founders optimize their personal financial returns and simultaneously ensure that SolidWorks has sufficient capital to optimize its chances of succeeding? What other factors should the founders consider? 3. How can the financing syndicate optimize its potential return? What factors should it consider? 4. How would you structure a deal that would serve the best interests of the founders, the company and the VC firms?

M10-S1 - Reading - Opportunity Recognition- Jeff Timmons M10-S1 - Case - Jon Hirschtick