Financing the startup and scale-up journey: capital stack basics, venture and angel finance, debt
products, cash-flow modeling, collateral and guarantees, and public-private tools (SBIR/SBIC,
CDFI lending, revolving funds). Coursework emphasizes investor readiness, underwriting for
early-stage firms, and structuring blended finance.
Benefits for Economic Developers:
- Guide entrepreneurs to the right capital at the right time.
- Evaluate investment readiness and structure responsible public participation.
- Build partnerships with lenders, angels, and CDFIs to expand access to capital.
Professional Development Credits
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points
Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP)
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points