Venture Capital Handbook : New and Revised
Author: David Gladstone
List Price: $36.95
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ISBN: 0139415017
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (01 October, 1987)
Sales Rank: 8,049
Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
The best guidline for writting a business proposal
Dear Mr. Gladstone, With your help, I have written a business plan that presents my ideas, my projections and vision of my new business in a professional and unique manner. Thank you!
I purchased your Venture Capital Handbook about 8 months ago and completed my business plan in about 30 days. I presented it to two venture capital firms and both firms showed an immediate interest.
I have found out the financing process is very lengthy and fustrating and have not yet received any funds. The good news is that the VC's are getting close to consumating the partnership with funds up to $7,000,000.00. Meanwhile, I am always looking for a back up.
Your book has given me the best and easiest guidance in assembling a plan anyone could ask for. I have recommened it to others that are seeking funding and use the book for reference purposes.
Although I am a novice at writting a business plan, I feel that I have completed something that will one day be the most valuable document I have ever written.
Thanks again and I hope you e-mail you with good news soon.
Tom Metroyanis
Rating: 5 out of 5
Best "How-To" Venture Capital Handbook Available
I read and used the first edition of this book in 1983 and since then have used it in raising $27 MM in equity financing for four companies. In addition, it has served as the basis for a short term course in "Raising Equity Capital" for start-up companies. One of the business plans based on this book was regarded as "one of the best seen" by VC companies around the country. I highly recommend it for the novice and the professional.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Not worth the money.
I returned this book for a refund. It contains no more information about the VC business or getting VC funding that can be found on the Internet. It lacks the details about valuations, company structure, business plans, financing and other processes that one needs to understand before starting a company and going for funding. The advice given is so obvious, that one might think the process is easy. Most VC companies provide advice and information on their web sites and this book provides no additional value to what is already present. Similar Products
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