Description
Book SynopsisOffering a deep insight into the venture capital deal-making process, Raising Venture Capital also provides valuable introduction to the subject. The book is practical in focus but based on sound academic theory, research and teaching materials gathered over the last 4 years at Tanaka Business School.
Table of ContentsPreface xiii
Part I The Business of Venture Capital 1
1 Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists 3
2 Other People’s Money 9
3 The Limited Partnership 15
4 The Competitive Environment 25
5 The VC's Investment Model 31
Part II Accessing Venture Capital 49
6 Introduction to Part II 51
7 Is Venture Capital the Right Option? 53
8 Choosing a VC Firm 59
9 The Entry Point 65
10 The Investment Process 71
11 Preparing for the Investment Process 81
Part III The VC Term Sheet 99
12 Introduction to Term Sheets 101
13 Business Valuation 121
14 Investment Structure 123
15 Syndication 125
16 Investment Milestones 129
17 Corporate Governance 139
18 Equity Participation 147
19 Share Incentives 169
20 Share Vesting 175
21 Pre-emption Rights on Securities Issues 185
22 Anti-dilution Rights 191
23 Provisions Relating to Share Transfers 203
24 Deal Management Terms 219
Index 229
