Venture Capital 101

Venture Capital is a driver for growing entrepreneurs and small businesses. Raising capital through Venture Capital investment differs significantly from traditional equity investments and bank loans, and should be approached differently. Venture Capital has many facets, from Corporate sponsored VC funds to publicly listed funds focused on particular sectors or maturities. During this course, learn about VC types, funding lifecycles (seed – IPO), what VCs are looking for, how a VC operates and elements of deal structure.

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Tonny Thomas is a member of ICNC’s Business advisory council with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. He has worked across 7 countries and 9 cities (in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific) in a variety of roles and industries including starting up an F&B brand. He has most recently worked for a Corporate Venture Capital fund at a top tier Financial Institution. His background includes technology, risk management, compliance and operations, and he is currently a Senior Manager of Regulatory Compliance at a top tier bank.

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The Illinois Small Business Development Center and Illinois Small Business Development Center International Trade Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC). Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the center at (312)433-7656 or (312)433-2373.