Deal Terms - The Finer Points of Venture Capital Deal Structures,
Valuations, Term Sheets, Stock Options and Getting Deals Done
by Alex Wilmerding.
The first ever in-depth look at valuations, preferred stock, stock options and other variables that affect deal structure. Includes actual term sheets,
valuation methodology and analysis, assessment of stock option programs and their impact on valuations and capital structures and other real world documents used by leading venture capitalists and lawyers analyzed from multiple perspectives.
From Concept to Wall Street: A Guide to the Venture and the Venture Capital Industry
by Uri Geiger, Oren Furst.
Reflects the radical transformations of venture capital processes over the last several years and their impact on ventures creation and development. Written by two leading participants in the venture capital and entrepreneurial process, it covers all you need to know to succeed-whatever your industry, whatever your role.
The VC Way: Investment Secrets from the Wizards of Venture Capital
by Jeffrey Zygmont.
The first book to take readers into this private world of extreme investing, showing how seasoned, successful VC's prosper in down
markets as well as during high times. For those who want to invest like the best, it reveals their unique strategies, sectors they
are tracking, screens and criteria, best and worst investments, and how individuals can use tsons they've learned. Packed
with insider's advice and fascinating stories, it contains accounts from some of the most influential and noteworthy venture
capitalists in business today -- Ann Winblad of Hummer Winblad, Neil Weintraut of 21st Century Internet, and dozens of others.
Venture Capital and Private Equity: A Casebook
by Joshua Lerner.
This volume, divided into four modules, explores exciting and important questions about private
equity. The first module examines how private equity funds are raised and structured; the second
considers the interactions between private equity investors and the entrepreneurs that they finance;
the third examines the process through which private equity investors exit their investments; and
the last reviews many of the key ideas developed in the volume.
The VC Way: Investment Secrets from the Wizards of Venture Capital
by Jeffrey Zygmont.
Investment secrets from the millionaire venture capitalists of Silicon Valley. The
first book to take readers into this private world of extreme investing. For those who
want to invest like the best, it reveals their unique strategies, sectors they are tracking,
screens and criteria, best and worst investments, and how individuals can use the lessons
they've learned.
Angel Investing: Matching Startup Funds with Startup Companies -- A Guide for Entrepreneurs,
Individual Investors, and Venture Capitalists
by Robert J. Robinson, Mark Van Osnabrugge.
Robinson and Van Osnabrugge use personal interviews, anecdotal evidence, and more than 300
research studies to show exactly who angel investors are, how they operate, and where they can
be found. They also compare various financing options, explain precisely how angels and venture
capitalists function differently, describe proven ways to attract them, and provide relevant
resources.
Done Deals: Venture Capitalists Tell Their Stories
by Udayan Gupta.
Gupta allows 35 of the brightest stars in what has become a $30 billion a year business to tell
their own stories in their own words. We get to see exactly what they were thinking when they
backed such endeavors as Intel, eBay, Excite, Genentech, and 3Com. Gupta's intention is to
demonstrate how the industry has changed over the past half-century and how it differs today
among its various forms.
Confessions of a Venture Capitalist: Inside the High-Stakes World of Start-up Financing
by Ruthann Quindlen.
The author, a one-time investment banker now with Silicon Valley's Institutional Venture
Partners, lays it on the line in this revealing glimpse inside her world. Short, humorous
chapters make it an easy read -- a fact that might lead some to suspect that specifics are
lacking. But details are there.
eBoys: The First Inside Account of Venture Capitalists At Work
by Randall E. Stross.
Tells the story of how a group of not-quite-middle-aged men came to make an investment that
returned a Silicon Valley record of 100,000 percent. Stross is a gifted storyteller who
weaves the personal histories of the Benchmark Capital partners with stories of how the
firm came to back such companies as Priceline.com and Webvan.
The Venture Capital Cycle
by Paul A. Gompers, Josh Lerner.
An illuminating academic examination of the form and function of venture-capital funds. Examines how
venture partnerships are structured, how venture capitalists are compensated, the staging of investments
in operating companies, and the relative performance of venture-capital-backed offerings.
Angel Financing: How to Find and Invest in Private Equity
by Gerald A. Benjamin, Joel Margulis.
Angel investors tell their stories in their own words. The reader learns in depth about the forces that
create this investment opportunity in high-risk investing. The reader journeys through the investors'
hedging strategies, risk assessments, syndication orientation, financial return expectations, deal
structuring preferences, monitoring investments, harvesting returns, and realistic exit strategies.
Fundamentals of Venture Capital
by Joseph W. Bartlett.
Written in highly readable layman's language, Fundamentals of Venture Capital is a concise
introduction to the key issues facing both investors and entrepreneurs as they embark on the journey
of turning a good idea into a profitable reality.
The Vault.com Career Guide to Venture Capital
by Vault Reports.
This book will give you the edge you need to land a position in the competitive VC industry. Gives you
the inside scoop on careers in the industry, including: A look at industry history and current trends; An
explanation of key concepts in venture capital, such as financing stages and types of investors; An
inside look at venture capital hiring and interviews, including information on fellowships and tips on
targeting specific firms; and more.
The Gold Book of Venture Capital Firms
by Wayne Cooper.
Lists details on over 850 VC firms, including assets under management, investment sizes, preferred
stages of financing, industries served and sample portfolio companies. Also provides advice on
obtaining VC funding.
Directory of Venture Capital (2nd Edition)
by Kate Lister, Tom Harnish.
Synthesis of extensive research on the nation's venture capital firms and Small
Business Investment Corporations, this book includes 600 of the most active players,
along with valuable information such as: Main office and satellite addresses, Names
of key contacts and partners, Type and size of investment sought, Geographic and
industry preference, Company life stage preference, Fund size, and much more.
