Building Value: The Business of Venture Capital

＂This book, rooted in Simon Barnes’ MBA courses on venture capital and his 25 years of industry experience, offers a practical insider’s perspective on venture capital. Aimed at first-time entrepreneurs and young VCs, it emphasizes that entrepreneurial finance is more about aligning interests and behaviors than numbers. The book includes four case studies, model term sheets, and examples illustrating share structures and deal negotiations, providing valuable insights into the venture capital process. It advocates for mutual understanding between entrepreneurs and VCs to create deals that build value with minimal conflict＂--

SIMON BARNES has over 25 years of experience in and around the venture capital industry, backing start-ups in the US, UK and EU. He is a Professor at Warwick Business School where he teaches and writes on the venture capital industry.