Intro to Entrepreneurial Finance

This lecture introduces the basics of entrepreneurial finance, focusing on the venture capital financing of startup growth, investment stages, funding sources, and success stories from Swiss startups. It covers the role of VCs, funding rounds, and the process of maximizing financial returns through exits. The lecture also explores the challenges faced by scientists in funding their projects and the solutions offered by VCs. Additionally, it delves into the structure of VC funds, compensation models, and the importance of active monitoring and support by VCs in portfolio companies.