In this course:
✓ Short, skill-based lessons
✓ Self-paced, online content
✓ 500 Global Certificate of Completion
✓ Self-paced, online content
✓ 500 Global Certificate of Completion
Introduction to Capitalization Tables
Online Course for Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists
Cap tables can be tricky. To be comfortable with your companies investments, you need to clearly understand where you selected startups are today. Learn how to read and craft cap tables in this course.
Estimated Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Cost: $490
Exceptional. Global. Backed by 500.
45 Unicorns ($1B+ valuation)
and more...
Intro to Capitalization Tables course will enable you to:
✓ Understand the difference between standard and pro forma cap tables
✓ Articulate instruments to raise capital, specifically convertible securities and equity financing
✓ Gain more insights from data and swiftly navigate around common cap table math and conversions
✓ Create a mock cap table using Excel
✓ Articulate instruments to raise capital, specifically convertible securities and equity financing
✓ Gain more insights from data and swiftly navigate around common cap table math and conversions
✓ Create a mock cap table using Excel
Introduction to Capitalization Tables Course Overview
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INTRO TO CAPITALIZATION TABLES: Get to know standard and pro forma capitalization tables as well as best practices for cap table management.
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INSTRUMENTS TO RAISE CAPITAL: Understand the legal terms that come with becoming a VC by learning about valuation, liquidation preference, anti-dilution, and pro rata.
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LEGAL TERMS: From understanding debt and equity financing to demystifying convertible securities and understanding discounts/valuation caps associated, this is where you get into the crux of raising capital.
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CAP TABLE EXERCISE: Create a cap table from scratch alongside a member of the 500 legal team.
Estimated Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Cost: $490
Meet Your Instructors
Principal at 500 Global
Amit Bhatti
Amit is a Principal and former US corporate counsel at 500 Global, where he oversees investments from 500’s main funds.
Prior to 500, Amit was an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represented technology companies across all stages of their lifecycle from start-up to IPO, as well as a number of VC funds in making investments.
Prior to Wilson Sonsini, Amit was an attorney at Arent Fox, where he represented clients in debt financing and M&A.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will I have to complete 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.
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Will I obtain a certificate?
Yes, a certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the online course content, and feedback survey.
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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 or for any reason.
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Have more questions?
We're happy to help! Please send all inquiries to: [email protected].
Estimated Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Cost: $490
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