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 Directory of Venture Capital by Kate Lister, Covers more than 600 venture capital firms with their addresses, phone numbers, types and sizes of investments, geographic preference, etc. Have a great business idea, but need the capital to get it off the ground? Find the right investors with the "Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition." Whether your venture is biotechnology, Web-based and information technology, healthcare, industrial, or consumer goods, the "Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition" is an essential guide to locating the appropriate funding for your emerging technology or start-up. The "Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition" is a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource for both new and experienced entrepreneurs. Its authorsveteran business financier Kate Lister and seasoned entrepreneur Tom Harnishhave compiled a wealth of information on what youll need to know, from researching venture capitalists to selecting the right lawyer to closing the deal. Inside youll also find: A database of over 600 actively investing venture firms/funding sources, listed both by state and by areas of investing interest (also available in electronic format)You wont waste time and money sending proposals to firms that are no longer investingSamples of standard agreements and contracts: a term sheet, stock purchase agreement, and articles of incorporation In the "Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, " youll learn what venture companies look for in a business partnership; how to best approach a company for funds; what level of returns venture capitalists expect; and what investments they prefer in terms of geography, size of company, portfolio, stage of funding, and personal interests. Youll also get invaluableadvice on how to determine if your venture is a strong enough candidate for investment from a venture firm. With venture capitalization at an all-time peak, you cant afford to miss out on the opportunities that await your business vision.
 Venture Capital Due Diligence: A Guide to Making Smart Investment Choices and Increasing Your ROI by Justin J. Camp, Performing Venture Capital Due Diligence the Right Way Venture Capital Due Diligence provides a clear and complete explanation of the venture capital (VC) due diligence process and shows you how to use it to assess investment opportunities, make smart investment decisions, and increase the return on your overall venture capital portfolio. This comprehensive guide offers a full explanation of the VC due diligence process, from using screening mechanisms that sort out potential opportunities, to assessing the management qualities, business models, legal issues, and even intangibles of target companies. Structured around a number of carefully crafted questions that venture capitalists often ask when performing due diligence, this book puts you-the reader-in the position of a VC conducting due diligence on a particular company. In-depth discussions of these questions and their possible answers pull together opinions from many of the major players in today’ s venture capital industry, including . . . Richard Testa of Testa Hurwitz & Thibeault Ann Winblad of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Craig Johnson of the Venture Law Group Don Valentine of Sequoia Capital Kevin Fong of the Mayfield Fund . . . and many others who are qualified to comment on the proper methods of performing VC due diligence and making VC investment decisions. An essential guide for anyone involved in venture capital investing, Venture Capital Due Diligence helps you uncover potential problems, while showing you where to look and what to look for when conducting VC due diligence.
Private equity - Private equity is a broad term that refers to any type of equity investment in an asset in which the equity is not freely tradable on a public stock market. Categories of private equity investment include leveraged buyouts, venture capital, growth capital, angel investing, mezzanine capital and others. Micro venture capital - Micro venture capital financing invests in projects too small to attract the attention of more traditional venture capitalists but too big or risky to attract capital from traditional lending sources. See venture capital. Venture capital - Venture capital is capital provided by outside investors for financing of new, growing or struggling businesses. Venture capital investments generally are high risk investments but offer the potential for above average returns. Social Venture Capital - Social venture capitalists are different from traditional philanthropists in that, social venture capitalists usually assume a more direct, more hands-on role as an owner with shared responsibilities in socially positive ventures. For example, social venture capitalist may use equity financing in funding the creation of especially-viable microenterprises rather subsidized loans, grants or other forms of financial assistance.
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