Venture Capital Handbook covers everything you need to know about raising venture capital. Whether you are starting a business, buying a business, or seeking capital to expand an existing business. this book will show you how. You'll learn how to approach the right venture capital firm, and the details you'll need to prepare a winning presentation that will capture the attention of potential venture capitalists. This handbook systematically covers the presentation of the proposal, the meeting and negotiations that follow, the commitment letter that puts the business agreement in writing, the dreaded due dilligence performed by the venture capitalist of your business, the legal closing, the long relationship with the investors, and the exit. Venture Capital Handbook gives you the inside information of what the venture capitalist really wants from you. You'll get advice on how to answer every question the venture capitalist asks. You will learn why some entrepreneurs fail in the process of raising money, while others build their dream business into a financial success. Anyone who wants to be thoroughly prepared for the process of raising venture capital should read this detailed handbook. It is a tremendous resource that will be referred to at every step of the process of finding the money for your business.

William D. Bygrave MA, D.Phil (Oxon.), MBA, DBA, is the Frederice C. Hamilton Professor for Free Enterprise. He was Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Babson College, Visiting Professor at INSEAD (The European Institute of Business Administration), Special Professor at the University of Nottingham, and Visiting Professor at the London Business School.