The University of Basel, as part of its prestigious Summer School in Law, Business, and Economic Policy, offers the intensive course “Financing New Ventures.” Led by world-class faculty, including Prof. Sandeep Dahiya, this program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial analysts. Set in Basel—a global center for the life sciences and financial sectors—the course deconstructs the lifecycle of high-growth startups. From the initial “angel” seed to the complexities of term sheets and successful exits, students engage with the mechanical and strategic realities of modern entrepreneurship. While the university provides elite academic instruction, rigorous case-study analysis, and official academic credits, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay in the heart of Europe.
What You’ll Learn (at University of Basel)
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The Entrepreneurial Finance Landscape: Analyzing the unique challenges of financing firms with high growth potential but limited track records.
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Angel Investors & Venture Capital (VC): Investigating the roles, motivations, and selection criteria of early-stage investors and institutional VC firms.
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Valuation Techniques for Startups: Mastering the specialized methods used to value pre-revenue and high-growth companies beyond traditional DCF models.
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Financing Deal Terms: Decoding the “Term Sheet”—understanding liquidation preferences, anti-dilution clauses, and board seats from both the founder and investor perspective.
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Growth & Scaling Strategies: Exploring the financial requirements for scaling operations and the trade-offs between “bootstrapping” and external funding.
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Harvesting Ventures: Analyzing exit strategies, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Strategic Acquisitions (M&A), to realize value for shareholders.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the experience so you can focus on the future of your venture:
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Innovation & Rhine Valley Tours: Curated excursions to Basel’s Life Science Tech Parks, private tours of the Roche Tower, and sunset boat cruises along the Rhine where three nations meet.
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) or Zurich (ZRH).
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or high-end apartments within the safe, architecturally stunning “Grossbasel” district.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Swiss/Schengen entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the program.
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Local Transfers: Seamless arrival pickup via private car and support for all official off-campus academic, corporate, and networking site visits.