PhD+ Commercialization Series Session 6

Register HERE PhD Plus Commercialization series provides a  more specific background in the players and processes involved in the commercialization of inventions/discoveries (e.g., stakeholder interests, patents, license structures, sources of funding and deal terms, founders' agreements, incorporation). This module is offered every Spring semester, and developed in collaboration with the UVA Darden's Batten Institute and the UVA Licensing and Ventures Group. PhD+ Commercialization seminar series will be offered every Thursday between March 16th and April 27th from 4-5:15 PM. The series will be in-person in Rouss Hall 403.    Session 6 Topic: The Funding Landscape What are the differences among angel investors, seed funds, venture capitalists, and other investors? Not to mention, what different types of capital can these individuals and organizations provide? This discussion will provide a background on the sources of funding for startup companies, the differences among these sources, and which sources can be the better fit for particular stages in the startup lifecycle—from prototype to exit.