The founders and driving force behind the Foundry Group-a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage information technology companies-Brad and Jason have been involved in hundreds of venture capital financings.
Their investments range from small startups to large Series A venture financing rounds. The new edition of Venture Deals continues to show fledgling entrepreneurs the inner-workings of the VC process, from the venture capital term sheet and effective negotiating strategies to the initial seed and the later stages of development. New chapters examine legal and procedural considerations relevant to fundraising, bank debt, equity and convertible debt, how to hire an investment banker to sell a company, and more.
You can share your ebook free to your friends. Venture Deals is a must-read for any entrepreneur thinking about starting, or currently running, a venture-backed company. It might take you a bit longer to read it took me several months which is A LOT higher than the average time it takes me to read a book , that most business books, because of the level of detail you will find. Yet, every detail is valuable because when in need you'll be able to remember wher If you are a first-time entrepreneur, this book might help you skip rookie mistakes!
Yet, every detail is valuable because when in need you'll be able to remember where to look for information before making an important decision that could impact the future of your company. The author does a great job of sharing different perspectives so that you know what to expect in any situation. Nothing beats experience, but this book will definitely put you in a better position when dealing with investors, lawyers, boards, etc. You will be able to make better decisions thanks to this book.
Some of my highlights: "If you are presented with a weak or one-sided confidentiality agreement, it could mean that the acquirer is attempting to learn about your company through the due diligence process and may or may not be intent on closing the deal. Jul 20, Mohammed Abu Shammalah rated it liked it. I got a chance to read this book through the course provided by the authors last two months.
The book is organized and informative, and this is the first book under this subject. The language used is not simple for all and the reader to be aware of some financial and law issues. A really great book, full of information and clear exemples that uncover lot of things from the unknown about startups and VC world. If you are an entrepreneur, an investor or something in between, you should read the book. If you are an entrepreneur as I am , then this book is a gold mine.
It has all the simple and complex details of venture financing and the perspective of the investors that two so many times miss. An easy quick read with great information. Jan 13, Ria Golecha rated it it was amazing. This was an absolutely excellent book! I listened to this 9 hour long book through Amazon's audible. The book teaches how the only two terms that matter are 'economics' and 'control'. I am starting to learn more about the world through an entrepreneur and VC's lens and this book does a good justice off opening up horizons for people who are starting out.
I liked the way they gave examples of startups flourished and failed. It also explains which folks within a VC one must connect with to success This was an absolutely excellent book! It also explains which folks within a VC one must connect with to successfully get a deal out of the conversation. Terminologies specific to this world term sheets, pre money, series A-B-C The authors were well experienced and this reflected in how the book was pretty concise.
I read the version of the book. Feb 22, Ilya Eremeyev rated it it was amazing. Amazing, must read for anyone involved in business - actual or wannabe founders, investors, employees. The kind of a book which makes you smarter. Mar 24, Ahmed rated it it was amazing. There's nothing comparable to this book in the market. Very specific on term-sheets and other legal advice both entrepreneurs and VCs should know.
The book is somewhat a drag to read as it sometimes goes into legal details, but overall a very, very good book that only those who are working in the industry should read it.
There's plenty of other books about building great companies, valuation, how to divide stock options etc and all that you won't find in this book. But what you find in this book There's nothing comparable to this book in the market. But what you find in this book you won't find anywhere else.
Apr 22, Daken rated it really liked it. Excellent - clear, concise and very practical. A must have reference for anyone involved in the entrepreneurial space. Jul 13, Arun Philips rated it really liked it. Jan 01, Ngoc rated it really liked it. Great book if somewhat dry material. I listened to this on Audible, and did the online course. Mar 05, Oktawian Chojnacki rated it really liked it. Learned something new. This book is for US-based entrepreneurs not common folks like myself.
Apr 03, Shazzad Mukit rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
Informative, dry, like a textbook, but not unreadable. Venture Deals makes the seemingly inaccessible world venture capital accessible. If not for anything else, that makes the book a success. May 25, Pavel Kolev rated it really liked it. This book is simply amazing. I honestly expected it to be full of bulshit motivational, full of phrases with no meaning but I was proven wrong. This is a book that everyone who is about to start a business should read.
Then re-read it again anytime when he is raising funds. The structure is simply amazing. It explains every single term in details and examples. And the best part is that is that each chapter ends with a little - "what does this all mean to you - the enterprenour".
Must must read This book is simply amazing. Must must read Must read for any entrepreneur and VC. Really good book on dealing with Venture Capitalists and Investment Bankers. Lots of good advice and even sample agreements.
Very specific. An excellent primer on venture capital financings. The book discusses a lot of the issues relevant for any startup founder - how venture capital deals are structured, what is the relevance and impact of various terms on the term sheet, how to raise money, how to negotiate with VCs, how VC funds work. The explanations are very helpful, and should help any first-time founder. Authors have managed to provide a balanced perspective between the interests of the VC and the entrepreneur.
The book is writ An excellent primer on venture capital financings. The book is written in lucid, well-organised prose and is not longer than it should have been. I have two small issues with the book. No one understands this better than Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. The founders and driving force behind the Foundry Group—a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage information technology companies—Brad and Jason have been involved in hundreds of venture capital financings.
Their investments range from small startups to large Series A venture financing rounds. The new edition of Venture Deals continues to show fledgling entrepreneurs the inner-workings of the VC process, from the venture capital term sheet and effective negotiating strategies to the initial seed and the later stages of development. New chapters examine legal and procedural considerations relevant to fundraising, bank debt, equity and convertible debt, how to hire an investment banker to sell a company, and more.
Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist is a must-have resource for Any aspiring entrepreneur, venture capitalist, or lawyer involved in VC deals as well as students and instructors in related areas of study.
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