This course provides an overview of venture capital and the VC investment process. The course covers the basics of startup venture evaluation and how VCs use qualitative and quantitative information to prepare forecasts, value companies, and assess risk. It also introduces basic term sheets and investment structures. The course is aimed primarily at people who may be involved in an entrepreneurial venture at some point in their careers or are interested in venture capital careers. The course is only offered in the San Francisco immersion program