Launching New Ventures - Growth & Expansion Financing

This lecture covers growth and expansion financing for new ventures, discussing different stages of financing, types of investors, financial and management criteria for analyzing options, and the workings of venture capital. It also explores funding sources such as angel groups, family offices, and strategic investors, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. The lecture concludes with an overview of the funding process, including the amount, speed, time horizon, cost, equity position, support in management, reputation, and independence considerations.