Business Venture

Author : Mahendra Ramsinghani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119639701

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The Business of Venture Capital by Mahendra Ramsinghani Pdf

The new edition of the definitive guide for venture capital practitioners—covers the entire process of venture firm formation & management, fund-raising, portfolio construction, value creation, and exit strategies Since its initial publication, The Business of Venture Capital has been hailed as the definitive, most comprehensive book on the subject. Now in its third edition, this market-leading text explains the multiple facets of the business of venture capital, from raising venture funds, to structuring investments, to generating consistent returns, to evaluating exit strategies. Author and VC Mahendra Ramsinghani who has invested in startups and venture funds for over a decade, offers best practices from experts on the front lines of this business. This fully-updated edition includes fresh perspectives on the Softbank effect, career paths for young professionals, case studies and cultural disasters, investment models, epic failures, and more. Readers are guided through each stage of the VC process, supported by a companion website containing tools such as the LP-GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist, the Investment Due Diligence Checklist, an Investment Summary format, and links to white papers and other industry guidelines. Designed for experienced practitioners, angels, devils, and novices alike, this valuable resource: Identifies the key attributes of a VC professional and the arc of an investor’s career Covers the art of raising a venture fund, identifying anchor investors, fund due diligence, negotiating fund investment terms with limited partners, and more Examines the distinct aspects of portfolio construction and value creation Balances technical analyses and real-world insights Features interviews, personal stories, anecdotes, and wisdom from leading venture capitalists The Business of Venture Capital, Third Edition is a must-read book for anyone seeking to raise a venture fund or pursue a career in venture capital, as well as practicing venture capitalists, angel investors or devils alike, limited partners, attorneys, start-up entrepreneurs, and MBA students.

Author : Tom Eisenmann
Publisher : Currency
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593137024

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Why Startups Fail by Tom Eisenmann Pdf

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.

Author : Eric Koester
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1420076981

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What Every Engineer Should Know About Starting a High-Tech Business Venture by Eric Koester Pdf

Written by an experienced business lawyer in the technology, scientific and engineering community, this publication is for the engineer with an innovative high-tech idea or concept who needs those crucial business insights and strategies to move that idea forward. It offers key analysis on how to leave a current employer, gain access to technologies and potential talent, and considers other issues that can reduce problems down the road. It even includes a step-by-step guide for accessing and protecting intellectual property at the earliest stages. To assist in the fundraising process, this resource explores all the available options to capitalize a business – from self-funding, to bootstrapping, to angel investors, to venture capital to government grants, to bank loans, to joint ventures. It also looks at the best ways to form a company so as to take advantage of various tax and business strategies, discusses compensation of employees with stock options or restricted stock plans, explains how an emerging company can expand internationally, and covers some key exit strategies such as an IPO or a merger/acquisition. It covers most everything a new technology business will face including hiring, firing, contracts, leases, loans, and product warranties. As you read, you will find this book is full of the stuff that engineers love: statistics, data, tools, spreadsheets, and research. But it also full of the anecdotal evidence and practical advice needed to stay the course. Now is a tremendous time for entrepreneurship. Although there have been periodic slowdowns in the economy, if you believe in a future, high-tech is the future in which to believe. This book is part of the Taylor & Francis/CRC Press series "What Every Engineer Should Know About... . Like the other books in the series, it is designed to provide you with important knowledge that will help you along your career path. This one will also help you make that path your own.

Author : Phillip Ryan
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448867950

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How Venture Capital Works by Phillip Ryan Pdf

Explanations to the inner workings of one of the least understood, but arguably most important, areas of business finance is offered to readers in this engaging volume: venture capital. Venture capitalists provide necessary investment to seed (or startup) companies, but the startup is only the beginning, there is much more to be explored. These savvy investors help guide young entrepreneurs, who likely have little experience, to turn their businesses into the Googles, Facebooks, and Groupons of the world. This book explains the often-complex methods venture capitalists use to value companies and to get the most return on their investments, or ROI. This book is a must-have for any reader interested in the business world.

Author : Noam Wasserman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691158303

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The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman Pdf

The Founder's Dilemmas examines how early decisions by entrepreneurs can make or break a startup and its team. Drawing on a decade of research, including quantitative data on almost ten thousand founders as well as inside stories of founders like Evan Williams of Twitter and Tim Westergren of Pandora, Noam Wasserman reveals the common pitfalls founders face and how to avoid them.

Author : Noah Daniels
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9783739621210

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Business Venture Secrets by Noah Daniels Pdf

This powerful ebook will provide you with everything you need to know to be a success and achieve your goal of getting your business earnings to a successful place. With this product, and it’s great information on getting the money you deserve it will walk you, step by step, through the exact process we developed to help people get all the info they need to be a success. Who Can Use This Book? - Entrepreneurs - Internet marketers - Network marketers - Life Coaches - Personal Development Enthusiasts - Self Improvement Bloggers - Web Publishers - Writers and Content Creators - And Many More! In This Book, You Will Learn: - Owning Your Own Business Basics - How To Maximize Passive Income Earnings - Earn More The Freelance Way - Run Your Business Like A Money Tool - Ways To Earn More But Work Less And so much more!

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Tax, Access to Equity Capital, and Business Opportunities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Government publications
ISBN : PURD:32754076291479

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H.R. 5302, Small Business Venture Capital Act of 1981 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Tax, Access to Equity Capital, and Business Opportunities Pdf

Author : Haripada Dhar
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781984517685

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A High-Tech Business Venture: Start-Up, Growth and Closure by Haripada Dhar Pdf

From conception of a novel idea to the production and marketing of kilowatt-range fuel cells (PEM or proton exchange membrane) and related products achieved in the business venture is what this book is about. The urge to start a business came from the momentum generated through suffering of being laid off from a job and going through the changes from job to job for a few years. Finding an innovative idea for the business, establishing the business, getting funding for the development of the business, making and selling products—these are all steps of entrepreneurship. Some people may be a natural entrepreneur, others may learn from the family tradition, and still others may get it from the inner urgings. Establishing a business in the high-technology area, in particular, starting it from scratch requires proper education, training, strong motivation, and personal drive. It requires a tremendous push from various sources to start a business. Another important motivation for having my own business was to give my family a stable environment for living. I suffered a lot during the period I was looking for a job and was moving from one place to another. I moved from Toronto (Canada) to Texas (USA), Texas to Connecticut, and from there to Arizona, then to California, and back to Texas. Such moving around (and the instability it creates) is not favorable for the dependents and, in particular, to children in their formative ages. If they do not have to move, they would be more secure and stable. It took about fifteen years after my PhD education when I was able to start my own business. Coming from a third-world country was another disadvantage for me—for many things I did or could not do.

Author : Mahendra Ramsinghani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118926611

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The Business of Venture Capital by Mahendra Ramsinghani Pdf

The definitive guide to demystifying the venture capital business The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition covers the entire spectrum of this field, from raising funds and structuring investments to assessing exit pathways. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, the book provides the necessary breadth and depth, simplifies the jargon, and balances the analytical logic with experiential wisdom. Starting with a Foreword by Mark Heesen, President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), this important guide includes insights and perspectives from leading experts. Covers the process of raising the venture fund, including identifying and assessing the Limited Partner universe; fund due-diligence criteria; and fund investment terms in Part One Discusses the investment process, including sourcing investment opportunities; conducting due diligence and negotiating investment terms; adding value as a board member; and exploring exit pathways in Part Two Offers insights, anecdotes, and wisdom from the experiences of best-in-class practitioners Includes interviews conducted by Leading Limited Partners/Fund-of-Funds with Credit Suisse, Top Tier Capital Partners, Grove Street Advisors, Rho Capital, Pension Fund Managers, and Family Office Managers Features the insights of over twenty-five leading venture capital practitioners, frequently featured on Forbes' Midas List of top venture capitalists Those aspiring to raise a fund, pursue a career in venture capital, or simply understand the art of investing can benefit from The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition. The companion website offers various tools such as GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist, Investment Due Diligence Checklist, and more, as well as external links to industry white papers and other industry guidelines.

Author : Roger Barnard,Jeff Cady
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0194570398

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Business Venture by Roger Barnard,Jeff Cady Pdf

Author : 八塩陽介
Publisher : IBC Office
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08
Category : Business planning
ISBN : 9784990665111

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Business Plan for International Venture Legal Assistance P. C. by 八塩陽介 Pdf

Business plan for a proposed law firm.

Author : Mahendra Ramsinghani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119639718

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The Business of Venture Capital by Mahendra Ramsinghani Pdf

The new edition of the definitive guide for venture capital practitioners—covers the entire process of venture firm formation & management, fund-raising, portfolio construction, value creation, and exit strategies Since its initial publication, The Business of Venture Capital has been hailed as the definitive, most comprehensive book on the subject. Now in its third edition, this market-leading text explains the multiple facets of the business of venture capital, from raising venture funds, to structuring investments, to generating consistent returns, to evaluating exit strategies. Author and VC Mahendra Ramsinghani who has invested in startups and venture funds for over a decade, offers best practices from experts on the front lines of this business. This fully-updated edition includes fresh perspectives on the Softbank effect, career paths for young professionals, case studies and cultural disasters, investment models, epic failures, and more. Readers are guided through each stage of the VC process, supported by a companion website containing tools such as the LP-GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist, the Investment Due Diligence Checklist, an Investment Summary format, and links to white papers and other industry guidelines. Designed for experienced practitioners, angels, devils, and novices alike, this valuable resource: Identifies the key attributes of a VC professional and the arc of an investor’s career Covers the art of raising a venture fund, identifying anchor investors, fund due diligence, negotiating fund investment terms with limited partners, and more Examines the distinct aspects of portfolio construction and value creation Balances technical analyses and real-world insights Features interviews, personal stories, anecdotes, and wisdom from leading venture capitalists The Business of Venture Capital, Third Edition is a must-read book for anyone seeking to raise a venture fund or pursue a career in venture capital, as well as practicing venture capitalists, angel investors or devils alike, limited partners, attorneys, start-up entrepreneurs, and MBA students.

Author : Peter Killing
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135133726

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Strategies for Joint Venture Success (RLE International Business) by Peter Killing Pdf

Although published thirty years ago this book accurately predicted that joint-ventures would become an increasingly prominent feature on the corporate landscape. This book, based on the experience of managers in both successful and unsuccessful joint ventures has been written expressly to help managers improve the performance of their joint ventures. It discusses the area of joint venture design and management including the management of ventures between corporations and government bodies.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Government publications
ISBN : PURD:32754078694266

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Minority Enterprise Venture Capital Act of 1977 and Small Business Investment Company Development Act of 1977 by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business Pdf

Author : Ping Zheng,Richard Scase
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135069940

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Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism by Ping Zheng,Richard Scase Pdf

The rapidly changing market environment in China requires more research to understand fully the empirical processes of management practice and the business landscape in which they operate. Based on longitudinal case study research between 2005 and 2010, this book explores the distinctive characteristics of emerging forms of economic enterprise under market socialism in China. Adopting a holistic view, it explores how rapid environmental and institutional changes in economic reforms are impacting upon their practice, and assesses the role of government policy in shaping their ownership and management processes. Through the changing patterns in the development of business ventures, it outlines the dynamics of industrial and organizational change under the transitional phases of a market socialist economy, and explores the tensions which emerge. This comparative perspective will be of interest to academics, researchers and advanced students of business growth and enterprise management, particularly those wishing to explore China, Chinese business and emerging economies.