This course studies the financial strategies needed to support a new venture. Students investigate sources of funding and analyze investment strategies unique to the start-up. Planning for the funding aspect of a new venture is critical and this course will address the alternative sources of funds for carrying out the mission of the venture. This would include: understanding financial institutions (financial bootstrapping, external financing, angel investors, venture capitalists, founders, and banks) that provide risk capital for such firms. An entrepreneur needs to understand how to identify a business opportunity as well as how to marshal resources (especially capital) to a business opportunity. Topics may include financial statements, pro forma statements, cost of capital, break-even, financial ratios, investor expectations, and exit strategies. Recommended: ENT 500 The Entrepreneurial Mindset