The Venture Due Diligence Process
Venture Capital Fundamentals (VC 301) | Class 1
This lesson explores the venture due diligence process and how investors evaluate startup opportunities before making investment decisions. From founder assessment and market validation to operating metrics and venture partner experience, you’ll learn how disciplined diligence helps investors evaluate risk and identify promising companies.
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What Is This Lesson?
An introduction to how venture investors evaluate startup opportunities through structured due diligence. - Home
Who Is It For?
Anyone looking to better understand how venture deals are assessed before investment decisions are made.
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About Your Instructor
Anton Simunovic
Chief Investment Officer EmeritusAnton is Chief Investment Officer Emeritus at Alumni Ventures, where he previously served as Chief Investment Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience as a venture capital investor, entrepreneur, and operating executive across companies ranging from startups to Fortune 10 organizations. Anton holds a BSc in Engineering from Queen’s University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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