The Business of Venture Capital: Insights from Leading Practitioners on the Art of Raising a Fund, Deal Structuring, Value Creation, and Exit Strategies, Second Edition
- 7h 27m
- Mahendra Ramsinghani
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2014
The definitive guide to demystifying the venture capital business
The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition covers the entire spectrum of this field, from raising funds and structuring investments to assessing exit pathways. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, the book provides the necessary breadth and depth, simplifies the jargon, and balances the analytical logic with experiential wisdom. Starting with a Foreword by Mark Heesen, President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), this important guide includes insights and perspectives from leading experts.
- Covers the process of raising the venture fund, including identifying and assessing the Limited Partner universe; fund due-diligence criteria; and fund investment terms in Part One
- Discusses the investment process, including sourcing investment opportunities; conducting due diligence and negotiating investment terms; adding value as a board member; and exploring exit pathways in Part Two
- Offers insights, anecdotes, and wisdom from the experiences of best-in-class practitioners
- Includes interviews conducted by Leading Limited Partners/Fund-of-Funds with Credit Suisse, Top Tier Capital Partners, Grove Street Advisors, Rho Capital, Pension Fund Managers, and Family Office Managers
- Features the insights of over twenty-five leading venture capital practitioners, frequently featured on Forbes' Midas List of top venture capitalists
Those aspiring to raise a fund, pursue a career in venture capital, or simply understand the art of investing can benefit from The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition.
About the Author
MAHENDRA RAMSINGHANI has over a decade of experience in fostering the growth of early-stage technology businesses. As Director-Venture Capital Initiatives for Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Mahendra led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs that deploy $200+ million in VC funds in Michigan. For his economic contributions, his US Citizenship was approved under “National Interest,” a category reserved for less than 1% of the applicants.
He is also the co-author of Startup Boards (Wiley, 2014) with VC and author Brad Feld. His articles have appeared in Forbes and MIT Technology Review.
Mahendra’s background includes a Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering and MBA with a major in Marketing & Finance. He lives in San Francisco, CA.
In this Book
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Foreword
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The Basics
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Getting In
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Building Your Career as a Venture Capitalist
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The Universe of Limited Partners
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How Limited Partners Conduct Fund Due Diligence
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Defining Your Fund's Investment Strategy
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How Institutional Investors Evaluate Fund Managers
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Fund Size and Portfolio Construction
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Performance Analysis
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Emerging Managers—A Promise of the Future
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The Venture Capital Firm, Operations, and Culture
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The Fund-Raising Process
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Terms of Investment—The Limited Partnership Agreement
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The Role of Placement Agents in Fund-Raising
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Sourcing Investment Opportunities
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The Art of Conducting Due Diligence
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Management Team Diligence
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Diligence beyond Management
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Structuring Investment Transactions
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Serving on the Board
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Board Culture, Composition, and Orientation
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Board Value Creation and Evaluation
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Challenges in the Boardroom
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Exit Strategies
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Acquisitions—The Primary Path to an Exit
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Initial Public Offering
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Human Psychology
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Afterword
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About the Companion Web Site
