An Introduction to fundamentals of finance in new ventures and high growth technology-driven businesses, students will learn how to interpret and analyse financial statements and develop pro-forma financial statements. Students will be exposed to and practice “Lean Startup” concepts as a means of maximizing the capital efficiency of a startup and increasing the probability of creating a financially sustainable business. The course will enable students to enhance their knowledge of sound principles of finance and alternative sources of finance. They will learn about best practices in angel and institutional venture capital investing, and the role they play in financing high growth, high tech businesses. Students will also develop skills in dealing with financial issues when pitching their ventures to investors.