Raising venture capital

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Offering a deep insight into the venture capital deal-making process, Raising Venture Capital also provides valuable introduction to the subject. The book is practical in focus but based on sound academic theory, research and teaching materials gathered over the last 4 years at Tanaka Business School. Preface. PART I: THE BUSINESS OF VENTURE CAPITAL. 1. Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists. 2. Other People's Money. 3. The Limited Partnership. 4. The Competitive Environment. 5. The VC's Investment Model. PART II: ACCESSING VENTURE CAPITAL. 6. Introduction to Part II. 7. Is Venture Capital the Right Option?. 8. Choosing a VC Firm. 9. The Entry Point. 10. The Investment Process. 11. Preparing for the Investment Process. PART III: THE VC TERM SHEET. 12 Introduction to Term Sheets. 13. Business Valuation. 14. Investment Structure. 15. Syndication. 16 Investment Milestones. 17 Corporate Governance. 18. The Equity Participation. 19 Share Incentives. 20. Share Vesting. 21. Pre-emption Rights on Securities Issues. 22. Anti-dilution Rights. 23. Provisions Relating to Share Transfers. 24. Deal Management Terms. Index.