Business: Venture Deals - Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson

Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason MendelsonEver thought about getting investments for your startup? Ever thought about investing in a startup?Whether you are an entrepreneur, an investor, a lawyer or just a stakeholder in the venture capital market, this book is for you!In it, renowned investor Brad Feld addresses some topics within the Venture Capital ecosystem, explaining in a practical and didactic way how things work. You'll understand a bit more about raising money, how to get away from some legal issues, who are the top players in VC deals, and how to deal with investors.The entire book is laid out into chapters that can be read independent of each other.The PlayersHow to Raise MoneyOverview of the Term SheetEconomic Terms of the Term SheetControl Terms of the Term SheetOther Terms of the Term SheetThe Cap TableHow Venture Capital Funds WorkNegotiation TacticsRaising Money the Right WayIssues at Different Financing StagesLetters of Intent- The other Term SheetLegal Things Every Entrepreneur Should KnowTakeawaysDon’t get intoxicated by fundraisingDon’t make the mistake of thinking investment is successRemember that revenue is the goal of your business and it’s the best form of capital.The book is filled with lots of other amazing advice. Go pick up a copy (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Venture-Deals-Smarter-Lawyer-Capitalist/dp/1119594820/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=venture+deals&qid=1620851655&sr=8-1).About the authorBrad Feld and Jason Mendelsom are venture capitalistsBRAD FELD has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur for over thirty years. Prior to cofounding Foundry Group, he cofounded Mobius Venture Capital and Intensity Ventures. He is also a cofounder of Techstars.JASON MENDELSON has over twenty years experience in the venture capital and technology industries in a multitude of investing, legal, and operational roles. Prior to cofounding Foundry Group, Jason was a Managing Director and General Counsel for Mobius Venture Capital. He is also a cofounder of SRS/Acquiom.Host rating for 'Hooked'NicoRating: 3/10SamRating: 9/10JackRating: 9/10Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Jack Hughes. Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.