The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital
By Andrew Romans
Inside Secrets from the Leaders in the Startup Game. McGraw-Hill Education, 2013.
Summary of The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital book by Andrew Romans
Practical advice on everything you need to know about building capital, growing your startup, and investing in a business using proven methods illustrated by real-life examples.
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What do you get from this book? Learn the key elements of venture capitalism and grow your company
Venture capitalists, angel investors, and VC funds all provide money to at-risk companies seeking to grow their businesses
The “Draper Wave” illustrates financial trends, but experts warn too many angels are leading to another dot-com explosion
“Accelerators” play a pivotal role in fast-tracking startups, but “angel funding” leads to long-term success
Make deals based on valuation prices rather than value and let your general partner run operations—that’s what they do
VC titles identify power players; utilize “Romans’ Five Forces Analysis” to make negotiations easier
Your business plan is critical to pitching VCs; it should be simple, clear, and to the point
Don’t annoy VCs by emailing everyone at the same firm, pitting them against each other, or promoting “Venture Fratricide”
Plan how to divvy up power amongst your board, apply “Concept Reflexivity,” and maintain “Whole Brain Thinking”
Entrepreneurs need great products, but they also need people to use those products; successful companies end with merger and acquisition
There are three types of “big balance sheet buyers” and understanding your position will ensure a successful merger
Lawyers are essential to sorting out legal terms; founders and investors both have stock options that can keep them liquid
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Who should read The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital book
- entrepreneurs
- angel investors
- venture capitalists
- investors in the venture capital asset class
- VC ecosystem service providers
About the author of The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital
Andrew Romans
Andrew Romans is a global leader in venture capitalism, advising CEOs, banks, and even governments on the subject. He is the co-founder of Rubicon Venture Capital, a Silicon Valley financial firm with offices on both the East and West Coasts, dedicated to funding computer tech companies. He writes and speaks extensively on finance-related matters.
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