Venture Capital 2e - Softcover

Lister, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471361046 ISBN 13: 9780471361046

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008

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 authors-veteran business financier Kate Lister and seasoned entrepreneur Tom Harnish-have compiled a wealth of information on what you'll need to know, from researching venture capitalists to selecting the right lawyer to closing the deal. Inside you'll 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 won't waste time and money sending proposals to firms that are no longer investing
* Samples of standard agreements and contracts: a term sheet, stock purchase agreement, and articles of incorporation

In the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, you'll 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. You'll also get invaluable advice 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 can't afford to miss out on the opportunities that await your business vision. And with the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, you have a solid partner to help you and your business dreams take off.

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From the Publisher:

Designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners and others determine if they are candidates for professional venture capital and, if so, which venture companies to approach. This definitive resource for planning an organized, targeted search for capital includes over 600 of the nation's most active venture capital firms. Each company is discussed in terms of location, phone numbers, types and sizes of investments, geographic preference and more.

About the Author:

KATE LISTER is an experienced venture capitalist, banker, and business owner and an authority on small-business finance. Since 1986, as an independent financial consultant, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs find millions of dollars for new and growing businesses. A popular speaker and award-winning business advocate, she has conducted over 120 seminars on small-business financing across the United States and Canada.

TOM HARNISH is a scientist, consultant, and seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience finding money for ventures ranging from home healthcare services to CD-ROM electronic publishing. A host of public radio's "Future File" and a frequent speaker at IT conferences around the world, he has testified on emerging technology before Congress and at the White House.

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