What You'll Learn

Fund modeling is an iterative process where you and your team can continue to test hypotheses to achieve your desired fund outcomes and maximize your returns. If this is your first fund, this course will walk you through the nuts and bolts of how to set up your fund budget and operations, as well as model your first fund. If you already have some fund modeling experience, this is your opportunity to validate and refine your existing fund model, and learn from 500 Global experts on their approaches to fund creation & portfolio construction.

  • Describe the VC fund lifecycle, various roles in VC firms, and articulate how VCs make money

  • Identify setup, budget, and operational considerations associated with running a fund

  • Interpret the power law and steps you can take towards ensuring a higher return

  • Participate in a mock fund modeling exercise.

Course Curriculum

How It Works

Estimated Time Commitment: 4-6 hours

  • E-Learning

    Learn at your own pace. Course videos include value-packed lessons from 500 Global experts. These videos are designed to introduce key concepts and to solidify your foundational knowledge.

  • Develop Your Skills

    Apply your learning. Your downloadable course workbook will guide you through each lesson and include activities to apply the knowledge you’ve gained and questions to encourage reflection.

  • Certificate of Completion

    You've earned it. At the end of the course, you’ll have earned a skills-based online certificate from 500 Global that you can proudly display online. Go ahead, it's okay to be excited about all you've learned.

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Meet Your Instructors

With more appearances from 500 Latin America and 500 Southeast Asia

CFO at 500 Global

Paul Yoo

Paul is responsible for the overall financial strategy and direction at 500. Prior to joining 500 Global, Paul was the CFO at WizeLine and also worked in the audit and assurance practice at Arthur Andersen. Throughout his 20+year career in accounting, auditing and financial planning, he has established a reputation for building world-class teams and for aligning financial and business metrics to support business strategy and high-growth.

Partner at 500 Latin America

Didier Quiroz

Didier is a Partner at 500 Latin America and oversees deal-flow analysis, investment decisions, as well as the overall investment process. He is responsible for supporting +100 portfolio investments in subjects such as fundraising and strategy.

Venture Partner at 500 Global

Robert Neivert

Rob is a Venture Partner at 500 Global and a mentor/advisor for Cardinal Ventures, Stanford iFarm, and Stanford's Treehacks program. Previously he was an executive for startups having founded or worked at eight companies with four exits and four companies still operating. Rob was CEO for the last two venture-funded startups.

FAQ

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You will have immediate access to the online content when your purchase is made, and you will retain course access for 90 days.

  • Will I obtain a certificate?

    Yes, a certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the online course content and feedback survey.

  • What is the refund policy?

    Important: Course enrollment fees are non-refundable. By purchasing a VC Unlocked Online Certificate Course, I certify that I understand no portion of the course enrollment fees I pay to participate in the course will be refunded at any time and for any reason.