Investing in startups can be rewarding in many ways, allowing investors to build wealth, deploy their capital in direct accordance with their values, and further innovation. SV2 Partner Nancy Hayes will present this “Venture Investing Fundamentals” learning session. The material is intended to make early stage investing approachable for newer investors and will also serve as a helpful refresher for those who have more experience. The session will be followed by a Happy Hour for further connection and networking. Topics include:
- Angels and VCs – who they are and how they work
- Who is eligible to be an angel investor and risks/considerations
- How to determine how much to set aside for investing in startups
- Types of companies that angels and VCs invest in
- The Funding Process
- Alternative Investing Vehicles
- Valuation – how investors determine the company’s value
- Capitalization Tables
- Forms of Investment – Equity, Convertible Notes, SAFEs
Nancy has served as a senior executive at the IBM Corporation, CEO of two social services non-profit organizations, Dean of the College of Business at San Francisco State University, and then Vice President of Finance / CFO of that university. She co-founded a crowdfunding site for women with small businesses. She is an active angel investor with a portfolio of more than 30 women-led companies and 6 funds and serves as a mentor to many entrepreneurs.
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