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How venture capital works

Chapter 1

The Basics of Big Bets

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Chapter 2

Finding the Next Unicorn

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Chapter 3

The Journey to the Exit

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Master of How venture capital works

Ch 1 · The Basics of Big Bets
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federico Venture Capital Fuels Innovation

Got big dreams, innovation bright? Venture Capital, gives you flight! New startups, reach new height!

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federico The people who provide the investment cash

Jun 13

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federico Why banks say no to risky startups

Jun 13

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federico Trading cash for a slice of the company

Jun 13

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Style

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Jun 12

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federico How venture funds manage their money pools

Jun 12

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Reflection

Last year’s VC investment trends were AI and Fintech.

May 7

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Pension funds are actually the ones providing the cash for big VC bets.

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May 7

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Glossary
capital allocation (noun)
The process of deciding how to split a large pool of money among various startup investments. It’s like a video game player choosing how to spend their skill points across different categories to build the strongest character possible.

May 7

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Fun Fact

Bank Safety: Banks require 'collateral,' like a house or equipment, to secure loans. Most new startups lack these assets, making them too risky for traditional bank rules.

May 7

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Your retirement fund is often the secret power behind the next big unicorn.

diego Your retirement fund is often the secret power behind the next big unicorn.

May 7

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federico How venture funds manage their money pools

May 7

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The people who provide the investment cash

federico The people who provide the investment cash

May 7

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Glossary
equity (noun)
Ownership interest in a company represented by shares. It's the reason a small investment in a startup can grow into a massive fortune.

May 7

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Why banks say no to risky startups

federico Why banks say no to risky startups

May 7

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Quiz

What does a venture capitalist do besides providing money to a startup?

May 7

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Quiz

How long does a typical venture capital fund stay active?

May 7

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Quiz

What is a major reason a startup might choose venture capital over a bank loan?

May 7

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Quiz

Which group usually provides the money that venture capital firms invest?

May 7

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Fun Fact

Whaling Ventures: In the 1800s, whaling expeditions were funded like startups, with investors sharing high risks for huge oil profits.

May 7