Private Equity and Small Business Finance

This course illustrates different issues involved in private equity and small business finance transactions from the perspective of entrepreneurs, shareholders and investors. Students will examine basic valuation issues, appropriate capital structure, the value of liquidity, and the value of control. By exploring the issues of valuation, structure and control in this course, students should expect to gain the skills needed to be involved in the fund raising/financing processes. In addition to lectures, case studies will be used extensively to illustrate the deal process and associated risks.