The Business of Venture Capital: Insights from Leading Practitioners on the Art of Raising a Fund, Deal Structuring, Value Creation, and Exit Strategies
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470874449 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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" If you read only one guide to becoming a successful VC, this is the one to read."--Paul Maeder, Chairman, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)"Captures the LP mindset succinctly--any GP or aspiring VCs can benefit from this book."--Timothy Recker, Chairman, Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)"An immensely useful and comprehensive guide" --Mark Florman, CEO, British Venture Capital Association (BVCA)"a critical resource for the bookshelf of any practitioner or entrepreneur."--Kelly M. Williams, Managing Director and Head of Customized Fund Investment Group, Credit Suisse, a fund-of-funds with $27 billion under management" packs the insights and wisdom of those who have done it, not once but multiple times."--Frank Caufield, cofounder, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, one of the world's leading venture firms
James said If you're on the fence, just buy the book. You won't regret it.. This book is perfect for two types of people: 1). Someone interested in getting into Venture Capital or "If you're on the fence, just buy the book. You won't regret it." according to James. This book is perfect for two types of people: 1). Someone interested in getting into Venture Capital or 2). An entrepreneur that wants a high level understanding of what motivates VCs.The author does a superb job of being comprehensive while still providing just enough detail for a strong introductory level foundation. The anecdotes throughout the book also provide great real-world examples that make it incredibly easy to follow along with the topics discussed. Some of the content seemed so helpful that I found myself highlighting and bookmarking pages -something I rarely do.When I finished, I even felt inclined to lo. ). An entrepreneur that wants a high level understanding of what motivates VCs.The author does a superb job of being comprehensive while still providing just enough detail for a strong introductory level foundation. The anecdotes throughout the book also provide great real-world examples that make it incredibly easy to follow along with the topics discussed. Some of the content seemed so helpful that I found myself highlighting and bookmarking pages -something I rarely do.When I finished, I even felt inclined to lo. DIY venture capital is finally here L. A. dougan Mahendra's "The Business of Venture Capital" is a rigorous howto for all venture capitalists, and those who love them. Obviously, it's valuable for entrepreneurs. But that's not where it's true value lies, in my opinion. Many books exist for those looking to be founders, or for founders who want to understand the mind of a GP or LP. What about for emerging venture capitalists (GPs)?Budding vcs will find BVC as an invaluable reference. It details how to raise a fund, and walks through the investment process, regularly embedding war stories told directly by some of the most trusted investors in the game. Ramsinghani bri. "Thorough and Well Written" according to AF. Mahendra lies out the foundation of the entire venture capital industry, not just fund level operations. Everything from landing your first position as an emerging VC to advice on selecting investment bankers and underwriters for an exit is covered. Fueled by interviews with leading VCs and examples of successful venture backed companies, each chapter remains as interesting as the last with a touch of sense of humor over the strained relationships between entrepreneurs, VCs, and investors. That said, this is not a must have for every VC. This book is well suited for those trying to break into the industry or transacti
The Business of Venture Capital describes the various aspects of Raising the venture fund, sourcing and structuring investments and insights to generate returns in a consistent manner. The book covers the distinct aspects of the venture capital investment process and provides insights and perspectives from leading venture capitalists, including the Midas list of winners who had consistent, repeated success in a world where every now and then, there are one hit wonders. This is the only book that covers it all- VC fundraising, sourcing deals and exits of investments.