Master Venture Capital Deal Terms - from all Sides of the Table
The only course that teaches you to master all venture capital deal terms in as little as one day and for less than the cost of one hour with a VC lawyer. A practical, in-depth online course based on the # 1 standard reference guide on venture capital deal terms — created by two of its authors. Learn how founders and investors interpret and negotiate every key clause. Build the skills needed to structure, analyse, and negotiate VC deals with clarity — even if you're new to the field.
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What Our Learners Say
"Super insightful! VC deal terms are finally explained in a way that's understandable and actionable. Ideal for investors, founders, and anyone aiming to get a better understanding of deal terms."
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Maud Vermeulen
Investment Analyst, GEC Capital
"A great — and quick — way to get up to speed on VC deal terms."
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Rogier Ketelaars
Investment Manager, Innovation Industries
"Clear, practical and great for anyone who wants to get up to speed on VC deal terms. Highly recommended."
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Patrick Kerssemakers
Co-founder and Managing Partner, DFF Ventures
"The course is clear and thorough - a truly excellent resource."
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Helen Ryan
Associate, Stevens&Bolton LLP
Who This Course Is For
Entrepreneurs
Navigate funding rounds with confidence. Understand how each clause affects control, dilution, and your future exit. Avoid costly mistakes.
Investors
Master the nuances of deal structuring. Deepen your understanding of liquidation preferences, anti-dilution, and protective provisions.
Lawyers and Consultants
Strengthen your advisory capabilities with a practical, clause-by-clause breakdown of VC deal structures — grounded in real transaction logic (and possibly earn CPE/CPD credits).
Also ideal for professionals preparing to enter the venture capital ecosystem and wanting a structured, foundational introduction to VC deal terms.
Why This Course Works
Top-Notch Content
Based on the latest edition of the #1 standard reference guide and Amazon bestseller Venture Capital Deal Terms (by Harm de Vries, Menno van Loon, and Sjoerd Mol) — a proven, internationally trusted guide.
This course is developed by two of the book’s authors: Sjoerd Mol and Menno van Loon.
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Comprehensive Approach
Covers all key term sheet clauses in a venture capital transaction — from liquidation preferences and anti-dilution protection to board nomination rights and closing conditions. Each provision is explained in depth and placed in its real negotiation context.
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Practical Skills
Gain a clear grasp of the negotiation dynamics behind the clauses, and strengthen your understanding with frequent quizzes that translate theory into real deal practice.
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Actionable Tools
Access professional-grade downloads, including a standard Term Sheet template and Cap Table model, to apply your knowledge immediately.
Certified Expertise
Earn your Certificate of Completion by passing module exams.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
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