Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur
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One word for this book and its contents - Brilliant.
The book covers the entire forward movement of the implement and how they move towards adequate funding. It helps serious entrepreneurs, the difficult decisions they consider to be - and give good advice and ideas by examples of actions and results. Obviously, described in the incentives for both parties on the economic situation, and for these reasons may change at any time during the game - this book provides the necessary tools to begin a serious reader. I recommend this book 150% - it is a solid guide to the steps that I have and still have my job.
Mr. Berkery deserves a standing ovation, with a depth and to consider seriously to take this book and the economy!
The book covers the entire forward movement of the implement and how they move towards adequate funding. It helps serious entrepreneurs, the difficult decisions they consider to be - and give good advice and ideas by examples of actions and results. Obviously, described in the incentives for both parties on the economic situation, and for these reasons may change at any time during the game - this book provides the necessary tools to begin a serious reader. I recommend this book 150% - it is a solid guide to the steps that I have and still have my job.
Mr. Berkery deserves a standing ovation, with a depth and to consider seriously to take this book and the economy!
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Product Description
Have the negotiating edge when getting your new business off the ground
Written by Dermot Berkery, an internationally known venture capitalist with Delta Partners, this complete toolbook thoroughly details how venture capitalists arrange the financing for a company; what they look for in a business plan; how they value a business; and how they structure the terms of an agreement. Within its pages, you'll find everything you need to successfully raise new business capital with the most attractive terms possible.
Using informative case studies, detailed charts, and term sheet exercises, Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur discusses the basic principles of the venture capital method, strategies for raising capital, methods of valuing the early-stage venture, and proven techniques for negotiating the deal. The author leads you step-by-step through:
* Developing a Financing Map
* Getting to the First Stepping Stone
* Understanding the Unique Cash Flow and Risk Dynamics of Early Stage Ventures
* Determining the Amount of Capital to Raise and What to Spend It on
* Learning How Venture Capital Firms Think
* Creating a Winning Business Plan
* Funding Early-Stage Companies
* Agreeing on a Term Sheet with a Venture Capitalist
* Setting Terms for Splitting the Rewards
* Allocating Control between Founders/Management and Investors
* Aligning the Interests of Founders/Management and Investors
This invaluable guide also includes term sheet exercises that test your understanding of various financing situations facing companies. In addition, the book features three extensive case studies: the first covering a fictional start-up company used throughout the book, the second offering a stepping stone map, and the third presenting a term sheet used in practice by venture capitalists.
About the Author
Dermot Berkery is a general partner with Delta Partners, a leading European venture capital company that invests in Ireland and the United Kingdom. He has led investments in early-stage companies in sectors such as software, electronics, mobile services, medical components, and security equipment. Mr. Berkery was formerly a Senior Manager with McKinsey & Co., where he served clients across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia, focusing mainly on financial services and energy. He also lectures on entrepreneurial finance at the MBA program at University College Dublin.
Have the negotiating edge when getting your new business off the ground
Written by Dermot Berkery, an internationally known venture capitalist with Delta Partners, this complete toolbook thoroughly details how venture capitalists arrange the financing for a company; what they look for in a business plan; how they value a business; and how they structure the terms of an agreement. Within its pages, you'll find everything you need to successfully raise new business capital with the most attractive terms possible.
Using informative case studies, detailed charts, and term sheet exercises, Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur discusses the basic principles of the venture capital method, strategies for raising capital, methods of valuing the early-stage venture, and proven techniques for negotiating the deal. The author leads you step-by-step through:
* Developing a Financing Map
* Getting to the First Stepping Stone
* Understanding the Unique Cash Flow and Risk Dynamics of Early Stage Ventures
* Determining the Amount of Capital to Raise and What to Spend It on
* Learning How Venture Capital Firms Think
* Creating a Winning Business Plan
* Funding Early-Stage Companies
* Agreeing on a Term Sheet with a Venture Capitalist
* Setting Terms for Splitting the Rewards
* Allocating Control between Founders/Management and Investors
* Aligning the Interests of Founders/Management and Investors
This invaluable guide also includes term sheet exercises that test your understanding of various financing situations facing companies. In addition, the book features three extensive case studies: the first covering a fictional start-up company used throughout the book, the second offering a stepping stone map, and the third presenting a term sheet used in practice by venture capitalists.
About the Author
Dermot Berkery is a general partner with Delta Partners, a leading European venture capital company that invests in Ireland and the United Kingdom. He has led investments in early-stage companies in sectors such as software, electronics, mobile services, medical components, and security equipment. Mr. Berkery was formerly a Senior Manager with McKinsey & Co., where he served clients across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia, focusing mainly on financial services and energy. He also lectures on entrepreneurial finance at the MBA program at University College Dublin.
