Venture capital financing 2024

Understanding Venture capital financing transactions is essential for any lawyers or professionals operating in the startup ecosystem.

You will be equipped with a fundamental understanding of the legal considerations, key deal terms and structure of VC financing transactions in South Africa.

Whether you're a commercial lawyer or professional looking to broaden your skill set or learn more about South Africa’s VC market, this course will provide you with the basics to effectively navigate the legal aspects of VC financing transactions.

This is three-hour, one day course. 

When and where?

7 August 2024, 9:00 to 12:00 SAST

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is aimed at commercial attorneys, corporates, start-up founders and any other professionals interested in working in the venture capital and startup ecosystem who would like to gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of these transactions.

Presenters

Jared Lesar is Head of Legal at Root, a Cape Town-based global fintech startup. He has substantial experience working as a mergers and acquisitions attorney at Bowmans, with expertise in venture capital and private equity investments and fund formations. He has advised on transactions across the African continent and acted for investors and startup founders in significant venture capital transactions in the South African market. He is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and holds LLB (magna cum laude) and BCom (Economics and Law) degrees from UCT. He is a keen writer and podcaster on topics relating to startups, tech and law.

How much?

R1,080 per person.

Certificate

A certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend the full course.

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