Project Title: Venture Fundraise Research

HireBrain Corp

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Project Title Venture Fundraise Research
Project Topics Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Market Research Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Skills & Expertise
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
At HireBrain, we are preparing for an upcoming Series A funding round in 2025, following a successful seed round. The project will help prepare strategic financial planning, valuation modeling, and target investor modeling process that drives early-stage venture capital fundraising. You will gain first-hand experience in building financial models, analyzing venture metrics, and preparing presentations for investors.
 
This project is ideal for MBA students pursuing careers in Venture Capital, or those who aspire to launch their own venture-backed startup. If you are interested in gaining insight into the funding process from both the entrepreneur and investor perspectives, this project will provide the experience and knowledge needed to help you land a position in the VC space or succeed as a future founder.
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
  1. Conduct a deep-dive analysis into startup valuations, including the creation of financial models that incorporate key venture metrics (ARR, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, etc.).
  2. Analyze comparable companies and market trends to support valuation assumptions and venture capital pitch narratives.
  3. Assist in cost modeling related to key deals (such as those with enterprise clients) and determine how pricing affects valuation and revenue projections.
  4. Develop visualizations for a Series A pitch deck for investors, including key data points and storytelling strategies to showcase HireBrain’s market potential, scalability, and value proposition.
  5. Participate in mock pitch sessions with the leadership team, refining both the pitch and the underlying data to align with investor expectations.
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
Student team will deliver a comprehensive financial and valuation model for HireBrain’s upcoming Series A round, complete with an investor pitch deck and strategic recommendations on valuation scenarios. Team will present this deliverable to HireBrain’s leadership team at the end of the semester.

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Program Kickoff

Jan 15 2024 Event

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