cyril demaria

How do economic trends impact the venture capital sector? Why is a strong governance framework essential for startups and investors? And what are the common pitfalls in negotiating deal term sheets? In this interview, Daan Wilms van Kersbergen, VC Investor at The Yield Lab Europe’s Dutch office, shares his insights on the art of successful…

Professor Cyril Demaria, an experienced investor, shares invaluable lessons from his multi-decade career through his program on Entrepreneurial Finance: Venture Capital Financing. A view from the classroom: On the road from a good idea to a thriving business, capital from external investors is essential. But as an investor, how do you know exactly what a…

A seat on the board, strong conditions in the shareholders’ agreement, or preferred shares: venture investors have many ways to protect their interests, says Prof. Cyril Demaria. He has been an investor as well as a scholar for over two decades and teaches the program Entrepreneurial Finance: Venture Capital Financing at the Amsterdam Institute of…

View from the classroom: discover the inner workings of Private Equity with private markets expert Professor Cyril Demaria. Working in Private Equity demands a diverse skill set from finance professionals. There are just so many things to keep track of: not only do they need to manage regular business operations, but also navigate tax planning,…