Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (627 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1119259754 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Inside FlapAlthough it hasn't been very long since the first edition of Venture Deals was published, the need for information in this evolving field continues to grow. From here, the book skillfully outlines the essential elements of the venture capital term sheet—from terms related to economics to those related to control. Feld and Mendelson strive to give a balanced view of the particular terms along with the strategies to getting to a fair deal.In addition to examining the nuts and bolts of the term sheet, this reliable resource also reveals how VC firms operate, describes how to apply different negotiating tactics to your deals, and introduces you to issues you may face at different stages of financing. That's why Brad Feld and Jason
He is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship.Jason Mendelson has over a decade of experience in the venture capital and technology industries in a multitude of investing, operational, and engineering roles. Prior to that, he founded Intensity Ventures, a company that helped launch and oper
for what it promises it is good but do you want what it promises? I am a 2x entrepreneur who has raised over $20M in VC funding, so when i say this is a must-read IF you want to raise money I am speaking out of experience.I wish I had this book in 2007, when I was trying to raise money. Terms like "double ratchet anti-dilution", "preferred", "participation", "vesting pool' or "liquidation events" were all terms that I was completely ignorant about. worst yet, our attorneys had to explain these to me, and at $750/hr it was a costly lesson. $30 fo. "Essential" according to Athan. This is the second time in my life I find myself doing the rounds to collect proper money from investors. First time, more than fifteen years ago, I used the Bagley and Dauchy classic “Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Law” and I thought it was pretty good. This book is quite simply in a different league.The authors, seasoned VC entrepreneurs, have a gift for writing and that’s what carries you through the book. It’s all very serious, of course, but th. Beware the Crocodiles Whippet Feld's book covers most of the issues in a vanilla VC term sheet. It's decently written, and Feld is good at explaining the concepts involved.But don't be misled: this is a book written by a VC. You should be cautious. Feld's in business to find and sign entrepreneurs, and it's in his interest to set your expectations low and make himself and his peers look harmless. VCs love entrepreneurs who "go along to get along". After all, the VC wants control of your company (for his minori
More than an overview of the process, this book delves into the details of the term sheet, the players, the negotiations, the legalities, and more, including what not to do. Get the inside scoop on what venture capitalists want to see in your startupVenture Deals provides entrepreneurs and startup owners with a definitive reference for understanding venture capital funding. Veteran investors walk you through the process from start to finish and beyond to help you: Understand how venture capital funds work, and how investors decide to investLearn effective negotiation tactics based on game theoryDelve into the meanings behind the term sheet's economic and control issuesAvoid common issues that sink deals at the seed, early, mid- and late stagesWritten by the experts at Foundry Group, this unique guide is expressly geared toward those on the other side of the table; instead of parsing investor-focused advice and working backward, you get actual insider information on what the people with the money want to see. This new third edition has been updated to reflect the new realities of today's intricate startup environment: you'll learn how the decisions are made, what every item on the term sheet means, what's up for negotiation, and wha