This course is of interest to those seeking financing for a venture and those interested in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, consulting, venture capital, private equity, and funds management (e.g., as an institutional investor). The primary objective of the course is to improve students’ ability to understand the concepts and institutions involved in entrepreneurial finance and private equity. Private equity firms (both those that specialize in venture capital and those that focus on leveraged buyouts) have demonstrated an ability to create value by acting as a financial intermediary, between firms and ultimate investors. The course will provide students with skill sets so they can analyze and understand entrepreneurial financing opportunities and private equity from multiple perspectives: the perspective of the individual/firm seeking and receiving private equity financing for their project; the perspective of the private equity fund (GP); and, the perspective of the limited partners (LP) that provide finance for private equity funds. The course utilizes tools and frameworks from economics, finance, strategy, accounting, and law, applying them to case situations.