Angel investors and venture capitalists have become the most visible sources of investment in new businesses in the United States. This course examines the investment process from the viewpoint of the angel and venture investor, and provides the students with a framework of their investment process. The course comprises four sections: investment criteria and selection, due diligence, deal structure and valuation, and post investment management. Students will be expected, in a team setting, to move a potential investment through its diligence, deal structure and valuation stages, and present investment recommendations. Guest speakers will supplement the course.