Take The Money And Run An Insider S Guide To Venture Capital

Author : Gerry Langeler
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781257866892

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Take the Money and Run! an Insider's Guide to Venture Capital by Gerry Langeler Pdf

This book is for entrepreneurs who want to realize their vision, want to build a major enterprise, want to change the world. To win, you need two things: cash and speed. You need to get the money and then run like crazy. To get the money, you may want to raise it from venture capital (VC) firms. But the reality is far fewer than 1 in 100 companies approaching VCs ever get to ""take the money."" So, the first section of this book provides a behind-the-scenes look at how VC firms work, and more importantly how they think. You'll get first-hand insight into what you can do to improve your chances and what to avoid that can doom your hopes. The second section of the book will help you ""run."" It covers almost every segment of start-up operations, from product development to financing to staffing to sales and marketing. Gerry Langeler's 30 years as a successful venture capitalist and entrepreneur who raised money from top VC firms, provides the secrets to help you achieve your dreams.

Author : Josh Maher
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533606013

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Startup Wealth by Josh Maher Pdf

Startup investors are achieving 20%, 40%, and higher rates of return. Whether you're investing in early-stage companies, raising capital for your startup, or just interested in how angel investors really make their money, Startup Wealth will unravel the mystery surrounding startup capital. STARTUP WEALTH delivers engaging interviews with early- stage investors in Google, Invisalign, ZipCar, Uber, Twilio, Localytics, and other successful and not so successful companies. Find out how an amazing IPO can result in early investors getting pennies on the dollar-or a 10x+ return. Josh Maher profiles 23 of the country's best investors over the last two decades by way of real-world case studies. Through revealing interviews, readers are introduced to Mark Suster, Catherine Mott, Christopher Mirabile, Brad Feld, Allan May, Joanne Wilson, and many other accomplished angel investors and venture capitalists. In these interviews you'll learn: How the best investors think about identifying companies, negotiating terms, and partnering with founders and other investors How angel investing can involve many different successful approaches What the best investors have learned from their largest successes and failures How investors design their portfolios and work with companies to achieve the most successful results. STARTUP WEALTH is an insightful and useful tool for anyone seeking to make better investments, select great investors, or raise early-stage capital for their business. "There is nothing better when it comes to learning 'best practices' than hearing from successful people in the trenches. Josh's book captures the best of the best, as they reveal both what worked and what didn't for them as angel investors and entrepreneurs. Required reading whatever side of the investing fence you're on!"-Gerry Langeler, Managing Director at OVP Venture Partners. Co-founder of Mentor Graphics (NASDAQ: MENT). Author of The Success Matrix and Take the Money and Run! An Insider's Guide to Venture Capital."

Author : Tom Nicholas
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674988002

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VC by Tom Nicholas Pdf

From nineteenth-century whaling to a multitude of firms pursuing entrepreneurial finance today, venture finance reflects a deep-seated tradition in the deployment of risk capital in the United States. Tom Nicholas’s history of the venture capital industry offers a roller coaster ride through America’s ongoing pursuit of financial gain.

Author : Jeffrey Bussgang
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101427378

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Mastering the VC Game by Jeffrey Bussgang Pdf

Entrepreneurs who dream of building the next Amazon, Facebook, or Google can take advantage of one of the most powerful economic engines the world has ever known: venture capital. To do so, you need to woo, impress, and persuade venture capitalists to take a risk on an unproven idea. That task is challenge enough. But choosing the right investor can be harder still. Even if you manage to get backing, you want your VC to be a partner, not some adversary who will undermine your vision in order to make a quick return. Jeffrey Bussgang is one of a few people who have played on both sides of this high-stakes game. By his early thirties, he had helped build two successful start-ups-one went public, the other was acquired. Now he draws on his experience and unique perspective on the "other side" as a venture capitalist helping entrepreneurs bring their dreams to fruition. Bussgang offers detailed insights, colorful stories, and practical advice gathered from his own experience as well as from interviews with dozens of the most successful players on both sides of the game, including Twitter's Jack Dorsey and LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman. He reveals how to get noticed, perfect a pitch, and negotiate a partnership that works for everyone. An insider's guide to the secrets of the world venture capital, Mastering the VC Game will prove invaluable for entrepreneurs seeking capital and successful partnerships.

Author : Dante Fichera
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000067936512

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The Insider's Guide to Venture Capital, 2002 by Dante Fichera Pdf

Author : Ross D Blankenship
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1512008184

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Kings Over Aces by Ross D Blankenship Pdf

Are you an entrepreneur, venture capitalist or startup investor? Or are you an investor who wants to get into venture capital and startup investments? What if you had the opportunity to be a startup investor in the next Facebook, Uber, Google or Airbnb? Now, you can invest in top startups and entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. For years, angel investing and venture capital have been behind closed doors with the same individuals and VC firms getting access to top deals. The majority of accredited investors had no idea how to get in... how to get access to these deals... until now. Kings Over Aces gives you an inside look at how you too can invest in startups and put your investment capital to work. We show you how to invest in startups from incubators like Y Combinator, 500 Startups, TechStars and AngelPad. There are many billion dollar startups across the country waiting for entrepreneurs like you to invest. You'll also learn about Angel Kings' proprietary formula on startup investing. This secret formula is changing the way private equity and venture capital investments happen. Whether you're a new angel investor, venture capitalist, accredited investor, private equity investor, startup founder, or just someone who wants to learn about the hottest emerging deals and how you can get access, read Kings Over Aces... you might just make a lot of money investing in companies you love. If you've been sitting on the sidelines, it's time to get in the game. Instead of hearing about that next big deal and how your friend made money because he invested "early in X," now is your time to profit from the astronomical rise in startup and VC investing. Entrepreneurs are ready to meet venture capitalists just like you. We discuss investing concepts like the Lean Startup method by Eric Ries, discuss how to beat investors from shows like ABC's "Shark Tank," and provide detailed analysis of startups metrics such as cash flow, revenue, burn rate, exponential growth and company valuations. In addition, we analyze startups from Angel List, which is a growing platform for investing under the SEC's JOBS Act. You too can be the next billionaire startup investor.

Author : Brian E. Hill,Dee Power
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471201465

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Inside Secrets to Venture Capital by Brian E. Hill,Dee Power Pdf

The inside story on finding the capital your business needs togrow When it comes to finding capital--and the right investors for yourbusiness--entrepreneurs need all the help they can get. Brian Hilland Dee Power spent three years surveying 250 venture capital firmsto find out what venture capitalists look for when putting theirmoney in young businesses. Their results will give you all thetools you need to make smart decisions and avoid pitfalls andunnecessary risks, including: * How to create and present a business plan to investors * Profiles of venture capitalists in action * Enlightening true tales in venture capital * How to organize a quality management team to attractinvestors * The truth about referrals * Tips on valuing your company realistically * Doing due diligence: scams, vultures, and bottom feeders * Negotiating the best terms for you and your business Inside Secrets to Venture Capital will show you what it takes toattract the investors and the money you need to grow. It'severything you need to know to play the venture capital game--andwin . . .

Author : Garry Sharp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000036597361

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The Insider's Guide to Raising Venture Capital by Garry Sharp Pdf

Author : Mahendra Ramsinghani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118130407

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The Business of Venture Capital by Mahendra Ramsinghani Pdf

The definitive guide demystifying the venture capital business The Business of Venture Capital covers the entire spectrum of a venture capital business, from raising venture funds to structuring investments, value creation as board member and assessing exit pathways. Author Mahendra Ramsinghani covers the distinct aspects of the venture capital fund raising and investment process with insights and perspectives from leading experts. Interviewees include Limited Partners (LPs) such as Credit Suisse, Grove Street Advisors and General Partners (GPs) from Foundry Group, Spark Capital, Benchmark Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners. If you’re curious about venture capital businesses, you’ve found the only book that covers it all. • The first book to address the full investment cycle of the venture capital business • Demystifies the key aspects of the business - raising venture funds, fund-level due diligence and fund terms, structuring investments, value creation, and exits • Foreword by Mark Heesen, President, National Venture Capital Association • Benefit from the experiences of the best-in-class practitioners, who have made investments in leading companies like Zynga, Twitter & Foursquare • Describes how venture capital is an art as well as a science In-depth and thorough, The Business of Venture Capital is the one book that includes insights, tools and real world examples every practitioner can benefit from.

Author : David S. Rose
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118901212

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Angel Investing by David S. Rose Pdf

Achieve annual returns of 25% or more with a well-designed angel portfolio Written by David S. Rose, the founder of Gust—the global platform that powers the world of organized professional angel investing—Angel Investing is a comprehensive, entertaining guide that walks readers through every step of the way to becoming a successful angel investor. It is illustrated with stories from among the 90+ companies in which David has invested during a 25 year career as one of the world’s most active business angels and includes instructions on how to get started, how to find and evaluate opportunities, and how to pursue and structure investments to maximize your returns. From building your reputation as a smart investor, to negotiating fair deals, adding value to your portfolio companies and helping them implement smart exit strategies, David provides both the fundamental strategies and the specific tools you need to take full advantage of this rapidly growing asset class. He details the advantages of joining an angel group, explains how seed and venture funds can help leverage an investor’s resources, and reveals how recent regulatory changes and new online platforms are making startup investing accessible to millions of Americans. Making money is no longer about sitting back and reading stock listings, David says. It is now about being part owner of an exciting startup that can be fun and financially rewarding. Angel Investing teaches investors how to carefully select and manage investments, establish a long term view, and approach angel investing as a serious part of an alternative asset portfolio while also enjoying being an integral part of an exciting new venture.

Author : Leonard A. Batterson,Kenneth M. Freeman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119409373

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Building Wealth through Venture Capital by Leonard A. Batterson,Kenneth M. Freeman Pdf

Venture capital demystified, for both investors and entrepreneurs Building Wealth Through Venture Capital is a practical how-to guide for both sides of the table—investors and the entrepreneurs they fund. This expert author duo combines renowned venture capital experience along with the perspective of a traditional corporate executive and investor sold on this asset class more recently to flesh out wealth-building opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs. Very simply, this book will guide investors in learning how to succeed at making money in venture capital investment, and it will help entrepreneurs increase their odds of success at attracting venture capital funds and then employing those funds toward a lucrative conclusion. The authors explain why venture capital will remain the asset class best-positioned to capitalize on technological innovation in the coming years. They go on to demystify the market for those seeking guidance on reaping its rich returns. Learn what it takes to succeed as an investor or entrepreneur, and gain the wisdom of experience as the authors explain key factors that determine outcomes. Through a relaxed, down-to-earth narrative, the authors share their own experiences as well as those of their nationally-recognized colleagues. Illustrative anecdotes and personal interviews expand upon important points, and case studies demonstrate the practical effect of critical concepts and actions. World-class professional expertise and personal experience come together to help you: Understand the nature of both venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs Develop wealth-building capabilities in investing in or attracting venture capital Learn how entrepreneurs and investors can work together toward a lucrative conclusion Examine the ways in which recent financial regulatory developments and technological advances already in place are democratizing access to venture capital, enabling unprecedented expansion of venture capital opportunities As the field expands through these regulatory and technological developments, savvy participants will have unprecedented opportunity to benefit. Building Wealth Through Venture Capital explains what you need to know, and shows you how to navigate this arcane but lucrative asset class.

Author : WetFeet.com (Firm)
Publisher : WETFEET, INC.
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781582077918

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Careers in Venture Capital by WetFeet.com (Firm) Pdf

Author : Bill Fisher
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781626562417

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The Six Secrets of Raising Capital by Bill Fisher Pdf

Based on Bill Fisher’s three-day seminars that regularly sell out all over the world, this book offers the kind of capital-raising street smarts no entrepreneur can do without. As a banker in Silicon Valley in the ‘80s and a businessman who founded a number of successful companies beginning in the ‘90s, Fisher has seen firsthand the kind of rookie mistakes aspiring entrepreneurs make that end up stopping them before they have a chance to get started. Fisher looks at six traditional steps in the capital-raising process and digs beneath the surface to expose subtle but critical aspects of each—knowledge that, until now, could come only with experience. For example, entrepreneurs believe that great business ideas get funded. Not true—just look at the failure rates of venture-backed companies. Great business stories get funded, and all great business stories have a similar construction and shape. And of course the entrepreneur needs an investor, but each investor comes with his or her own personality issues. You need the right match for long-term success, not just whoever is waving the biggest check—a temptation that is easy for cash-strapped entrepreneurs to succumb to. Having this book is like going into your investor meetings with a trusted advisor who knows all the ins and outs of raising capital.

Author : Diane Kennedy,Dolf de Roos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470087114

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The Insider's Guide to Tax-Free Real Estate Investments by Diane Kennedy,Dolf de Roos Pdf

This guide from bestselling real estate authors de Roos and Kennedy shows you how to use tax-free retirement funds to invest in real estate. Using real estate IRAs, you can combine the tax benefits of retirement funds with the high rates of appreciation in the real estate market, growing your retirement investments by leaps and bounds. This handy book shows you how.

Author : Ross Hamilton
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814438862

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The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments by Ross Hamilton Pdf

Great financing is the holy grail of real estate--with the power to make or break the deal. Learn how to get the money you need for the property you need. Whether you are brokering your first deal or your fiftieth, finding the right financing for that specific situation can be the most important challenge you face. However, you can find nearly unlimited supplies of funding for all your real estate deals if you know where to look The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments introduces you to the range of options available--from traditional mortgages and asset-based loans to crowdfunding and private money--and provides an inside look into the loan process as a whole and how lenders think through different scenarios. Learn all there is to know about: What lenders are looking for How to close with confidence How to maintain sufficient liquidity How to protect your credit position for future deals What to do when deals go south Whether you’re planning to fix and flip or buy and hold, you can rest confidently that you are in prime position to not only avoid costly borrowing mistakes but also be set up for real estate success beyond what you thought possible with The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments by your side.