UT Dallas 2026 Graduate Catalog

ENTP6377 - Venture Capital Seed Fund

ENTP 6377 Venture Capital Seed Fund (3 semester credit hours) Evaluate current early-stage, real-world technology startups. Due diligence, financial modeling, market research, customer interviews, and validation of business assumptions. Support active deal flow ($50,000 to $100,000 deal range), develop investment memos, and deliver recommendations for partnering VC firms. Assess risk, opportunity, and founder readiness. Explore venture capital operations and equity financing decisions. Instructor consent required. (3-0) S