Book Review

Venture Capital: The Definitive Guide for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Practioners

By Joel Cardis, Sam Kirschner, Stanley Richelson, Jason Kirschner and
Hildy Richelson 
Published by John Wiley & Sons

Learning How to Think Like a VC

Each year Venture Capitalists invest tens of billions of dollars in companies they believe that show promise. Knowing how VCs think and act can help you find where the money is. “Venture Capital : The Definitive Guide for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Practioners” by Joel Cardis, Sam Kirschner, Stanley Richelson, Jason Kirschner and Hildey Richelson can supply many answers.

Co-authored by experts who have helped dozens of clients land capital equity, Venture Capitalist, published by John Wiley & Sons, solve many of the mysteries about finding, wooing and getting investment capital. Based on several interviews, the authors will show you how to build a bullet proof business model, assess your management team as well as the market and your competition.

No matter how good your idea or product, you must find VCs who are interested in your market. Venture Capitalist will walk you through a step-by-step process in how to find the best VC fit for you – the best firms, getting in the door and the entire application process.

The book also provides examples of the crucial forms you will need to be familiar with, such as the confidentiality agreement, term sheet, due diligence documents, and final deal agreement. In clear language, Venture Capitalist covers critical topics to help land capital equity – How VCs figure company valuation, Will VCs take advantage of my company, What are VCs exit strategies? What is Dilution?

You will learn the burn risk from an investor’s point of view as well as how to value your company.

After a read of Venture Capitalist, you will be better prepared to find the best VC fit for your company and tap the capital equity you need. Doing your homework can take your business to the next level. The authors write: “…VCs, despite their overflowing coffers, need to be dazzled before they write a check. This book will help you do that dazzling.”

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