Venture Capital Financing for Beginners

This book helps readers evaluate their chances of obtaining formal venture capital or investment from angels. It takes a realistic approach and will save them time and effort in locating equity capital. It describes the venture business; the players and how much money is available. It discusses venturist's preferences and where to find them. It provides profiles of typical angels and the kind of investments they make. It covers angel clusters and corporate angels and hints on where to find them. Tips are given on negotiating a deal; the points to be discussed, the due diligence process and the different agreements and covenants that are required.