The Fine Art of Funding: Financing for New Ventures
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 117
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This resource examines the financial decisions and funding strategies that support businesses throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. Topics include startup ideation, non-dilutive and traditional financing, financial statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), business valuation, and investor presentations for early-stage ventures. Students also explore financing options for mid- and late-stage companies, including angel investors, venture capital, corporate venture capital, and growth financing, as well as business acquisition and real estate investment. The material emphasizes the financial analysis and strategic decision-making required to launch, grow, and sustain entrepreneurial ventures.
Introduction
Part 1: Introduction and Early-stage Companies
- Part 1.1: Starting a Business: Ideation and Startup
- Part 1.2. Non-Dilutive Funding Options for Early-Stage Companies
- Part 1.3. Financial Statements and Kpis for Early-Stage Companies
- Part 1.4. Traditional Funding Sources for Early-Stage Companies
- Part 1.5 Valuation for Early-Stage Companies
- Part 1.6 Winning the Investment
Part 2: Mid-Stage Companies
- Part 2.1. Introduction to mid-stage companies
- Part 2.2. Financial Statements and KPIs for Mid-Stage Companies
- Part 2.3. Funding Sources I: Angels Investors and Angel Groups
- Part 2.4. Funding Sources II: Venture Capital and Corporate Venture Capital
Part 3: Late-Stage Companies
- Part 3.1. Introduction to Late-Stage Ventures
- Part 3.2. Financial Statements and KPIs for Late-stage Ventures
- Part 3.3. Funding Sources for late-stage Ventures
- Part 3.4. Valuation for Late-Stage Companies
Part 4: Related Topics
- Part 4.1. Acquiring a Business: A Comprehensive Guide
- Part 4.2. Real Estate as a Business
Kevin Cox, Ph.D., is Senior Instructor and Director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship in the Management Programs–Entrepreneurship department at Florida Atlantic University. He teaches entrepreneurship courses with expertise in new venture creation, new venture finance, and social entrepreneurship. Dr. Cox earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University and holds degrees in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the University of Florida.
Curtis Sproul, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Management at Georgia Southern University, where he teaches entrepreneurship and strategic management. He earned his Ph.D. from West Virginia University and joined the faculty in 2017. His research focuses on venture finance and organizational culture and has been published in leading journals, including Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Small Business Management, and Organizational Dynamics. His work has also been featured by major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Entrepreneur Magazine, and MLB.com. Dr. Sproul's teaching emphasizes critical thinking and preparing students for long-term career success.