Readers’ Reviews
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NS Somashekhar, MIT Sloan Fellow, Senior Investment Consultant, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore: “I really enjoyed your book which has become my reference book. It provides a systematic framework for the whole due diligence process. Truly a powerful tool for investment professionals; a comprehensive and practical mentor.”
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Editorial Review
Written by a seasoned practitioner, Venture Capital Fund Management arguably provides the most comprehensive coverage of the entire professional practice of a venture capital firm. Offering in-depth explanations of concepts, practical advice on methodologies, and suggestions of best practices, this book covers topics such as venture capital fund-raising, deal sourcing and screening, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, deal negotiation, and legal documentation, as well as the post-investment processes of monitoring, adding value, and divestment.
This book also provides readers with crucial information surrounding issues that commonly affect venture capital firms, such as corporate governance, public disclosure, corporate structure, fund performance measures, investor relations,
tax, legal, and staffing issues. Furthermore, by applying total qualitymanagement concepts to the due diligence process, the author has created a systematic approach to effective due diligence.
Venture Capital Fund Management is a comprehensive and integrated book on the venture capital investment practice and is truly an indispensable resource for both practitioners and would-be practitioners alike. Professionals such as lawyers, accountants, bankers, consultants, and investment advisers, as well as business angels and entrepreneurs, will find this book useful to learn more about the internal processes and mentality of venture capitalists, to assist them in their work and relationships with venture capitalists.