Program Chair
Konata Lake
Partner, Torys LLP
The Venture Capital market sector is exploding – are you prepared?
The growing VC ecosystem is presenting huge opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesspeople, investors, and legal advisors. Don’t get left behind.
Whether you are an investor, owner or principal of a start-up—or a lawyer providing legal guidance—it is essential to have a solid grasp of the technical and complex process of raising venture capital.
Get the skills and know-how you need in this intensive one-day course. You will gain a comprehensive, practical understanding of the intricate process and documentation involved in creating new startups, and harnessing venture capital funding.
This program includes a step-by-step guide to navigating the VC process, including how to structure, negotiate, and draft key agreements and documents.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the leading experts in this field! Register today.
What You’ll Learn
Getting into position for a VC financing arrangement
The due diligence process in VC, from both the investor and investee side
Key steps in early-stage investing
Guidance for navigating privacy and confidentiality challenges
Understanding priced rounds: the process, and rights and governance
Structuring, negotiating, and drafting VC agreements and documents
Employment basics for start-ups
Who Should Attend
Lawyers working in venture capital and private equity
Business lawyers advising startups and small/medium sized enterprises
Entrepreneurs who want to understand the VC process
Financial services lawyers
Finance professionals
Faculty
Program Chair
Konata Lake
Partner, Torys LLP
Instructors
Agenda
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| Substantive | 5h 25m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 25m |
| Total | 5h 50m |
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