/ What is in it for you?

Activate everything needed to lead training processes in venture capital and implement programs to guide junior profiles in advancing startups to the scale-up stage.

  • Understanding the characteristics of Venture Capital

  • Entender La importancia de aspirar a retornos financieros positivos

  • Understanding the Importance of Aiming for Positive Financial Returns:

  • Value added to portfolio companies

  • Analyze the various Exit Strategies

/ Program

Explore the course structure and syllabus.

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Raising Stars: Supernova
  2. 2

    • Module 1 Intro Session

    • 1. Masterclass by Aris Xenofontes

    • Masterclass Slides

    • 2. Introduction to Due Dilligence Checklist

    • 3. Download Due Dilligence Check List

    • Module 1 Extra Resources
  3. 3

    • Financial Startup Playbook
  4. 4

    • Module 2 Intro session

    • 2. Masterclass by Daniela Raffle

    • Masterclass Slides

    • Intro Reporting Tool

    • 3. Download Reporting for VC's Template

    • Extra resources on Startup Analysis

    • Session 2 Extra Resources
  5. 5

    • Module 3 Intro Session

    • 1. Masterclass by Francisco Rodriguez

    • Masterclass slides

    • 2. Introduction to Advisory Agreement Template

    • Startup Advisory Agreement

    • Extra resources
  6. 6

    • Module 4 Intro Session

    • 1. Masterclass by Sara Barona

    • Masterclass Slides

    • Termsheet Template

    • Termsheet template download

    • Extra Resources
  7. 7

    • Module 5 Intro Session

    • Masterclass by Yewande Odumosu

    • Yewande Slides

    • Cap Table Analysis

    • Extra Resources
  8. 8

    • Startup Valuation Calculator

/ Who is this training for?

This training is for women Venture Capital

  • Women Analysts and Associates in Venture Capital

    Women VCs with 0-2 years of experience who aspire to become the next generation of female leaders in Venture Capital.

  • Accelerators Managers

    Participants grasp key investment principles and understand the startup ecosystem for better decision-making.

  • Corporate Venture Capital

    Corporations gaining strategic insights on effectively approaching investments in emerging technology companies.

/ What methods will be utilized for learning?

  • Recorded sessions

    Anytime, anywhere.
    Access all the online materials and progress flexibly at your own pace.

  • e-Learning Tools

    You will receive downloadable tools to develop your project: contract templates, pitch deck templates, financial models, and more.

  • Guest Speakers

    Learn and delve deeper into the most important concepts through a series of interviews with guest experts.

/ Lead Professor

Trainers with experience in Venture Capital leading technology investments across Europe.

Corporate Lawyer at Osborne&Clarke

Sara Barona

Sara specializes in M&A transactions, venture capital, private equity, and corporate restructuring. She also has experience in the drafting and negotiation of commercial and corporate contracts. Sara advises investors, companies, and management teams, both domestic and international, in sectors such as Tech, Media, Telecom, and Biotech, among others. She also serves as secretary and deputy secretary of the board of directors for several companies.

Partner at Seaya Ventures

Aris Xenofontes

I love helping ambitious entrepreneurs change the world for the better. At Seaya Venture Capital platform that manages €650M+ across 3 funds to invest in early- and growth-stage Tech companies in Europe and Latin America.

Partnet at HoaQ

Yewande Odumosu

Leading HoaQ Ventures Fund. HoaQ Ventures Fund is an early-stage fund focused on investing in founders who are building tech and tech-enabled startups for Africa and its Diaspora

Founder at BackFund

Karel Escobar Sánchez

Founder of BackFund. Reviewed over 1,000 startups. As an individual investor and through BackFund, we have collaborated with hundreds of entrepreneurs in recent years.

Principal at Dawn Ventures

Daniela Raffel

Daniela looks for exceptional businesses in the fintech and future of work space in the UK, DACH and Iberian markets. She’s involved with our investments in BRYTER, Quantilope and Copper.

Partner at Lets Finance

Francisco Rodriguez

If you are an entrepreneur and want to build something extremely sticky, highly scalable and defensible (mostly B2B) with network effects, we will back you

/ Guest Speakers

Learn from experts who share their experience in the field of startup investment.

/ Frequently asked questions

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions, but if you have any other inquiries you would like to address, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

  • What is the RAISING STARS course like?

    The program is offered in an online format. You will have access to pre-recorded content that you can complete at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.

  • Does this course require online attendance?

    You must attend the live sessions to gain the best learning experience.

  • How much time do I have to complete a course?

    The program runs from October to December. Afterwards, you will have access to the content for the following 12 months to review any relevant information.

  • When the sessions will take place?

    October 15th Aris Xenofontes - Due Diligence process October 29th Daniela Raffel - Financial Modeling for VC's November 5th Francisco Rodriguez Portfolio Management November 12th Sara Barona - Deal Structuring November 29th Yewande Odumosu - Exit Strategies

  • Can I ask questions during the course?

    Yes, you can reach out to us via email. We will be happy to answer your questions.

  • What is the ideal profile for a student in this program

    Junior VC analysts with 0-2 years of experience seeking to connect with like-minded professionals across Europe.

  • What happens at the end of the program?

    If you manage to complete 80% of the course content, we will host special sessions and invite you to various networking activities.

  • Does this course include follow-up sessions

    yes, once you reach 80% of the program and graduate, we'll organize follow-on sessions

/ Guest Speakers

Dive deep into the most important concepts guided by industry experts.

Lucas de la Vega

Investment Director de Zubi Capital

Lucas has extensive experience in Venture Debt. He has worked at BNP Paribas and as a Venture Debt Investor at Inveready. He is currently an Investor Director at Zubi Capital.

Lourdes Álvarez de Toledo

Partner de JME Ventures

Lourdes Álvarez de Toledo is a partner at JME Venture Capital. Currently, JME has a portfolio of over 50 invested companies, including Ritmo, Yaba, Multiverse, Kampaoh, Flanks, Amphora Logistics, Rice, Dudyfit, and Aplanet.