Description
Book SynopsisVenture capital demystified, for both investors and entrepreneurs Building Wealth Through Venture Capital is a practical how-to guide for both sides of the tableinvestors 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 ret
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Introduction
Part I Understanding the Major Players 1
Chapter 1 The Venture Capitalist: Funder of Dreams 3
Chapter 2 The Entrepreneur: His Mind and His “Cultivation” 7
Part II For the Investor: A Guide to Realizing Big Returns 23
Chapter 3 Why Should You Invest in Venture Capital? 25
Chapter 4 How to Find the Right Venture Capital Firm 35
Chapter 5 Venture Capital Investment versus “Buffett’s Real Rules” of Investment 51
Chapter 6 Avoid the Seduction of Unicorns: Get in Early 63
Chapter 7 Finding the Highest Quality Investments at the Right Price 73
Part III for the Entrepreneur: a Guide to the Money Search and All That Follows 87
Chapter 8 The Mating Dance: Prospecting for a Venture Capital Investor 89
Chapter 9 The Final Exam: Due Diligence 101
Chapter 10 Finding Your Deal-Doing Lawyer 115
Chapter 11 Financing Has Arrived and “You’re Married” Now What? 123
Chapter 12 The Last Dance: A Successful Exit 133
Chapter 13 Interview with a Successful Entrepreneur 149
Part IV Looking Ahead: What’s to Come 169
Chapter 14 The Foreseeable Future 171
Acknowledgments 187
About the Authors 189
Index 191
