Author : Michael S. Manahan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,25 MB
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : New business enterprises
ISBN : 9781452849980
A hands-on guide with real life examples to get money you need for your business.
Author : Joseph W. Bartlett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 28,71 MB
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118069579
While raising capital has never been easy, it has become a lot more difficult over the past few years. The dot-com debacle has made investors skittish, especially when it comes to financing early-stage start-ups. As a result, more and more entrepreneurs are being forced to compete harder and harder for a spot around the money well. At the end of the day, all most have to show for their efforts are tattered Rolodexes and battered egos. What they need is the competitive edge that comes with having a friend in the business–an advisor who’ll cut through the mumbo-jumbo and tell them in plain English how to get the money they need. What they need is Raising Capital For Dummies. Whether you’re just starting your business and need a little seed capital to launch your first product, or you’re looking for a little help expanding an established business into a new market, this friendly guide helps you get the financing you need to realize your dreams. You’ll discover how to: Tap personal sources of financing, as well as family and friends Approach customers and vendors for financing Hook up with commercial lenders Find angel investors Get an SBA loan Raise cash through private equity offerings Woo and win investment bankers and venture capitalists Venture capital guru, Joseph Bartlett explains in plain English the capital-raising strategies and techniques used by some of today’s most successful businesses, including tried-and-true methods for: Assessing your financial needs and creating a solid financial plan Researching sources of financing and making first contact Finding, contacting, and convincing angels Getting your customers to finance your company Understanding and exploiting matching services Exploring commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, finance companies, and the SBA Qualifying for a loan Working with placement agents Raising cash through IPOs and mergers From raising seed capital and funds for expansion to IPOs and acquisitions, Raising Capital For Dummies shows you how to get the money you need to survive and thrive in today’s winner-take-all marketplace.
Author : Andrew J. Sherman
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 26,74 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814417035
The definitive guide for growing companies in need of funds.
Author : Jeffry A. Timmons
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2004-10-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071454861
The entrepreneur's step-bystep guide to venture capital--where to find it, how to secure it, and what to do with it Fewer than 40 percent of entrepreneurs seeking new business funding each year actually get that funding. How to Raise Capitalimproves those odds, providing prospective as well as current business owners with the knowledge they need to prepare an effectiveloan proposal, locate a suitable investor, negotiate and close the deal, and more. The all-star team of entrepreneurial experts behind How to Raise Capital gives readers top-level educational theory with hands-on, real-world knowledge. This thorough examinationof the inner workings of the venture capital industry explores: Resources available to entrepreneurs, from SBA loans to angel investors Proven strategies for identifying and approaching equity sources Characteristics of a "superdeal"--from the investor's perspective
Author : Scott Kupor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0593083598
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller! What are venture capitalists saying about your startup behind closed doors? And what can you do to influence that conversation? If Silicon Valley is the greatest wealth-generating machine in the world, Sand Hill Road is its humming engine. That's where you'll find the biggest names in venture capital, including famed VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, where lawyer-turned-entrepreneur-turned-VC Scott Kupor serves as managing partner. Whether you're trying to get a new company off the ground or scale an existing business to the next level, you need to understand how VCs think. In Secrets of Sand Hill Road, Kupor explains exactly how VCs decide where and how much to invest, and how entrepreneurs can get the best possible deal and make the most of their relationships with VCs. Kupor explains, for instance: • Why most VCs typically invest in only one startup in a given business category. • Why the skill you need most when raising venture capital is the ability to tell a compelling story. • How to handle a "down round," when startups have to raise funds at a lower valuation than in the previous round. • What to do when VCs get too entangled in the day-to-day operations of the business. • Why you need to build relationships with potential acquirers long before you decide to sell. Filled with Kupor's firsthand experiences, insider advice, and practical takeaways, Secrets of Sand Hill Road is the guide every entrepreneur needs to turn their startup into the next unicorn.
Author : Dermot Berkery
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 14,47 MB
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071595600
Get the Funding You Need From Venture Capitalists and Turn Your New Business Proposal into Reality Authoritative and comprehensive, Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur is an all-in-one sourcebook for entrepreneurs seeking venture capital from investors. This expert resource contains an unsurpassed analysis of the venture capital process, together with the guidance and strategies you need to make the best possible deal_and ensure the success of your business. Written by a leading international venture capitalist, this business-building resource explores the basics of the venture capital method, strategies for raising capital, methods of valuing the early-stage venture, and techniques for negotiating the deal. Filled with case studies, charts, and exercises, Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur explains: How to develop a financing map How to determine the amount of capital to raise and what to spend it on How to create a winning business plan How to agree on a term sheet with a venture capitalist How to split the rewards How to allocate control between founders/management and investors
Author : Tom Ahern
Publisher : Emerson & Church, Publishers
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 27,57 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781889102313
Writing to raise money takes more than a few choice words. Highly profitable communications use a wide array of "trade secrets" to boost response. Things like emotional triggers, a working knowledge of reader psychology, the discovery of eye motion studies, and donor research ? all help writing pros reap big rewards from their appeal letters, newsletters, websites, case statements, and more.Now these trade secrets are yours, collected in one easy-to-understand volume: How to Write Fundraising Materials that Raise More Money ? The Art, the Science, the Secrets. Author Tom Ahern is recognized as one of North America's leading experts on effective communications. His workshops are in hot demand. Last year he released a first-of-its-kind book on moneymaking donor newsletters.Now, in his new book, Ahern reveals all: how top fundraising writers inspire their prospects to make that first gift ? and how they keep existing donors loyal and generous.Raising more money through words, via the printed page or online, is no accident. But anyone can do it well: you don?t need special writing talent. All you need is this essential guide to best practices in the fundraising industry.
Author : Jenny Kassan
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,2 MB
Release : 2017-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1523084731
Fund and Fuel Your Dreams! You're an entrepreneur with a great idea. But your business needs money. So, do you max out your credit cards, borrow from friends and family, and do everything yourself? Or do you make a devil's bargain with some venture capitalist who'll demand a tenfold return and could easily take your business out from under you? No and no! You don't have to bootstrap, and you don't have to sell out! Jenny Kassan says the landscape of investment capital is far larger and more diverse than most people realize. She illuminates the vast range of capital-raising strategies available to mission-driven entrepreneurs and provides a six-step process for finding and enlisting investors who are a match with your personal goals and aspirations. The plan you create will inspire you, excite you, and help you achieve your dreams!
Author : John-Paul Iwuoha
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,54 MB
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781034362883
Every year, hundreds of ideas die because the entrepreneurs behind them can't find the funds they need to bring those ideas to life. Across the world, thousands of businesses and projects remain small and perform below their true potential because they lack the capital to grow, scale and expand.** For any entrepreneur who is passionate about achieving their dreams, the ability to raise money is an essential survival skill. It is a skill that comprises the ability to identify the right funding sources to target, how to craft a compelling proposition and pitch it, and how to avoid the most common and expensive mistakes that rob many entrepreneurs of the opportunity to raise the money they need.** In Jackpot, John-Paul Iwuoha presents a very comprehensive guide on fundraising for business, projects, and non-profit causes. He uses a combination of detailed examples, real-life success stories, and illuminating case studies to show you exactly how it's done.** In Jackpot!, you will learn: -- The 6 core motivations for investing in any buisness or project; -- The top 15 sources of funding in todays world; -- The upsides and downsides of each source so you can make the best choice for your business or project; -- The Success Formula for raising capital; and -- The most common mistakes to avoid.** If you really want to understand how the whole funding thing works and how you can significantly boost your chances of raising funds for your business in today's world, this is exactly the book you need.
Author : Winter Mead
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781736234303
Despite all of the writing on venture capital, there is a missing part of the literature. There has been no book written about raising a venture capital fund. It remains a secret to a few privileged venture capitalists who have gone through this fundraising process. Until now . . . This book serves as a guide. It dives into the process of raising a venture capital fund, the how-tos, the unique language of the limited partner (LP) world, secrets of how LPs think about fund diligence and alignment, the best practices in fundraising, what works, and how you can best prepare for success. I've written this book after spending a decade investing into venture capital funds at a $30B wealth management firm and a $160B technology company. I've been on both sides of the table, the VC and the LP side. I've been behind the scenes managing every aspect of the fundraising process, investing into 80 funds, and reviewing thousands of fund investments. I also co-founded a company that specifically focuses on co-building venture capital businesses, which includes helping VCs understand the intricate dynamics of raising a venture capital fund. After reading my book, you will gain the knowledge and insights gained from these experiences.
