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James Carter

Private Equity and Venture Capital Educator

4
Courses
4.70
Rating

Teaches in: Venture Capital & Private Equity

About Me

James Carter spent over a decade working in venture capital and private equity, starting as an analyst at a growth-stage fund before moving into deal management. He developed a deep interest in how investments progress from initial idea to successful exit, and now focuses on making that process clear for others. His background includes sourcing deals for early-stage startups and managing portfolios in competitive markets.

In his teaching, James uses real cases and step-by-step exercises to build practical skills. Students learn to navigate each phase of the deal life cycle with confidence, from sourcing and due diligence to valuation and exit planning. The content reflects current trends, including AI and new sector opportunities, to prepare learners for the 2026 investment landscape.

Featured Courses

Venture Capital Deal Mastery: Valuation to Term Sheet
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Venture Capital Deal Mastery: Valuation to Term Sheet
Learn the VC deal process from start to finish, designed for executives, founders, and finance prof…
4.60
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VC & PE Program: Mastering the Deal Life Cycle
Venture Capital & Private Equity
VC & PE Program: Mastering the Deal Life Cycle
For analysts, investors, and managers: navigate every stage from sourcing to exit with practical st…
4.51
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Mastering Term Sheets: Deal Structure and Negotiation
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Mastering Term Sheets: Deal Structure and Negotiation
Learn to draft, analyze, and negotiate term sheets effectively for startup and venture capital deal…
4.31
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Venture Capital Fundraising: Cap Tables to Term Sheets
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Venture Capital Fundraising: Cap Tables to Term Sheets
Master cap table modeling, investor pitching, and term sheet negotiation for startup founders and f…
4.17
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Expertise

Venture Capital Private Equity Deal Sourcing Due Diligence Valuation Methods Exit Strategies Fund Management Investment Analysis

Experience

Apex Capital Advisors

Partner and Lead Educator

Meridian Ventures

Investment Manager

FinEdge Analytics

Senior Financial Analyst

Achievements

  • Published 'Navigating PE Deal Cycles' in Finance Quarterly magazine
  • Led a workshop on exit strategies at the Global VC Conference 2024
  • Completed CFA and CAIA certifications
  • Developed an online VC/PE course with over 5,000 enrollments
  • Advised on three successful startup exits totaling $120M in returns
  • Authored a whitepaper on 2026 venture capital trends for industry publication

Teaching Impact

  • 4 Courses
  • 4.70 Average Rating