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MENT 3741: Foundations of Venture Capital
This course introduces students to venture capital investing, one of the primary ways that early-stage entrepreneurial firms acquire funding for growth. This interdisciplinary course requires no prior knowledge and seeks to nurture interest and enthusiasm for venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. Students learn the structure of the venture capital industry, how venture firms operate, and key components of venture deals. The course helps students assess whether participation in Hillside Ventures – UConn’s student-led venture investing fund might be part of their UConn career.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- Open only to Business majors of sophomore or higher status.
Spring 2027 sections
Taught by Timothy Folta.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 2:00PM - 3:15PM / TuTh | Timothy Folta | Storrs | BUSN 211 | 5 of 25 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Scott Kirkpatrick.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 8:00AM - 9:15AM / TuTh | Scott Kirkpatrick | Storrs | BUSN 211 | 21 of 30 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
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