NVP Academy Kalender

Advanced training VC Legal

“High quality training with knowledgeable and experienced speakers, very good that there are different presenters for different topics.“

Content
During the training the lifecycle of a start-up will be followed from idea to exit, including all hiccups that could take place: from company formation to a convertible note round, Series A financing, Series B down round, pre-IPO round until exit via a trade sale or IPO. Per module there will be different details, variations and pitfalls addressed for each different stage of the investment. Each topic will be presented by a different experienced speaker in its field, while providing a lot of practical insights.

Learning goals

• Insights in specific aspects of spin-offs from universities
• Gain thorough understanding of convertible loans & all important deal terms in a VC equity deal
• Insights in the dynamics in follow-up rounds, including downrounds and later stage funding
• Exit strategies of start-up or scale-up companies, differences between a trade sale and IPO
• Exchange of knowledge and experience between experienced VC professionals

Program
The following topics will be addressed:

• University spin-offs
• Convertible notes
• Liquidation preferences
• Anti-dilution
• ESOP en Founder vesting
• Governance
• Representations & warranties
• Leaver provisions
• Venture debt
• Exit clauses
• IPO / SPAC

Here you can find the (draft) version of the full program, which will be finalized in due course.

Practical information
Where: Rosarium Amstelpark 1, Europaboulevard, 1083 HZ  AMSTERDAM

Dates: 6 November 2025 12.00 – 18.00 uur (including lunch)

20 November 12.45 – 18.00 (including drinks)

Investment: € 645,-

Target audience: The course is meant for everyone looking for specialist knowledge in the field of venture capital. For example as a follow up for the NVP Essentials VC course. The course is only accessible for members or associated members of the NVP.  

Group size: around 20 participants

Duration: two afternoons

Contact
Do you want more information? Please contact us through the NVP Academy (academy@nvp.nl) or call +31 (0)20 571 22 70.

Note: this training is part of the NVP Certified trajectory.