This module examines the stages of a VC firm. Mr. Anand discusses how there are four different stages into which VC firms can be classified and how these stages are further divided into series of funding. He gives further details about the size of funds in the various series of funding. 

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This module discusses the types of funding that a VC firm might offer. Mr. Anand discusses the three different types of funding that are available and gives details about them. He talks about the funding scenario in the VC firms in India and which is the most common type of funding today.

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This module examines the importance of figuring out the sector preference of a VC firm. Mr. Anand explains why sector preference is an important component of the investment thesis of the VC firm. He further talks about what a sector agnostic firm and dwells into details through examples.

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This module covers the topic of the startup idea in correlation with the investment thesis. Mr. Anand discusses in this module how it is important for a startup’s idea to align with the investment thesis of a VC firm. He explains in detail what investment thesis means and the reasons why it is necessary for startups to consider it as a key component of their research.

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In this course Mr. Ravishankar Anand, Venture Partner at ah! Ventures discuss the broad topic of fundraising by zeroing in on the specific topic of “Expectations of a VC firm”. In this engrossing course, Mr. Anand covers the topics of the startup idea, the growth of a startup, key financial indicators, team management, and the importance of adaptability of a company during the pandemic. Mr. Anand provides invaluable insight by simplifying each and breaking down every component into easily understandable concepts. Every topic is backed up by real-life examples to make them more relatable and approachable.

This module explores how difficult conversations with a startup team can be conducted. Mr. Alapati gives insight into how a founder can take the responsibility of having difficult conversations not only with the team but also the board members.

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This module discusses how an employer can decide which employee to let go of. Mr. Alapati explains the considerations that need to made by the employer before firing an employee, these include long-term and short-term goals and also the financial situation of the company.

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This module explores how employees can be evaluated before they are hired. Mr. Alapati discusses how employee evaluation differs based on industry needs and gives a breakdown of the characteristics that employers would look for in a productive employee.

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This module discusses how a startup team can be kept motivated. Mr. Alapati explains how it is important for the startup founders to keep their team motivated and the attributes a founder must possess which can help in encouraging and driving the team.

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This module considers how to find the right co-founder and employees for a startup. Mr. Alapati gives insight into the characteristics and skills that a cofounder and employee must possess which can help a startup to develop and become successful. 

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