What role do investors really play in the startup ecosystem—and what makes a pitch compelling enough to secure funding? Venture Capital Seminar is an intensive 2-day online seminar hosted within the KIT FORGE network in collaboration with KTUR (Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Designed for researchers, deep-tech founders, and advanced students, the seminar delivers practical, first-hand insights into the mechanics of venture capital financing.
Featuring international venture capitalists, successful founders, and cross-border innovation experts from Germany, France, Switzerland, and the EU, the program moves beyond textbook theory to cover the entire funding life cycle—from pre-seed rounds to impact investing and term sheet negotiations.
Seminar structure & modules
- VC ecosystem & investment processes: Deep-dive into how venture capital funds operate, deal flow sourcing, due diligence requirements, and pre-seed to Series A funding structures.
- Cross-border expertise & practitioner inputs: Live sessions and interactive Q&A panels with active investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders across the Upper Rhine tri-national region (DE, FR, CH) and the European Union.
- Venture strategy & pitch dynamics: Sessions on equity structuring, cap tables, impact investing metrics, team building for investability, and pitching effectively to VC investment committees.
- Flexible modular access: Fully digital format allowing participants to attend the complete 2-day agenda or drop in selectively for specific modules.
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