Download or read book Health Care Venture Capital Best Practices written by Aspatore Books and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Care Venture Capital Best Practices is an authoritative, insiders perspective on the ins and outs of health care venture capital for VCs, entrepreneurs, and industry executives. Featuring managing partners at top VC firms and CEOs of funded health care companies, these experts provide best practices for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs at all stages of an investment with a focus on raising capital, establishing valuations, determining exit strategies, and structuring deals. From spotting opportunities in the industry to developing a solid leadership plan, these industry leaders discuss characteristics that make a good partner, key tools and methods for determining valuations, strategies for conducting due diligence, and negotiation techniques to produce a successful deal. These seasoned experts reveal their advice for increasing fund-raising, assessing potential ROI, evaluating the timeline of a deal, and understanding management team criteria, as well as provide insight for hedging risks and avoiding common mistakes. Additionally, the authors offer strategies for overcoming challenges, dealing with biotechnology risks, and investing in medical device companies. The different niches presented and the breadth of perspectives represented enable readers to get inside some of the leading minds of today, as these insiders offer up their thoughts around the keys to successful deal-making in this rapidly evolving industry.
Download or read book Exit Strategies for Health Care Companies written by Aspatore Books and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside the Minds: Exit Strategies for Health Care Companies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on health care venture capital for both the venture capitalist and the entrepreneur. Featuring partners, presidents, and CEOs of top venture capital and investment firms, Exit Strategies for Health Care Companies provides best practices for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs at all stages of investment with a focus on determining the best exit strategies for a certain company to follow. These industry experts discuss their strategies for considering a health care investment, locating investment opportunity, assessing risk, and negotiating with the entrepreneur, as well as offering different valuation methods for a variety of common scenarios. This book provides valuable insight for those investing capital as well as those needing it, including an explanation of the different goals of the venture capitalist and entrepreneur, common mistakes made on both sides, and how best to establish a productive relationship between the two. Entrepreneurs seeking to secure financing will benefit from the authors? advice on how to determine the target amount of capital, how to approach an initial meeting, and how to increase the chances of higher valuation. The different niches presented and the breadth of perspectives represented enable readers to get inside some of the leading minds of today, as these insiders offer up their thoughts around the keys to successful investment within this rapidly growing industry. About Inside the Minds:Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives(Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world?s most respected companies nation-wide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter. Chapters Include: 1. ?Health Care Venture Capital Deals?, Giovanni Ferrara, Managing Director, Burrill & Company; 2. ?Improving the Quality of Health care Delivery?, Debora A.Guthrie, Managing Director, Principal & Chairman; Joseph F. Kelly, Managing Director, Principal & Chief Executive Officer - Capital Health; 3. ?Following the Emerging Health Care IT Investment Opportunity?, Todd T. Pietri, Partner, Milestone Venture Partners; 4. ?Why Health Care is a Focus for Venture Capital at CW Ventures?, Walter Channing, Managing General Partner, CW Group Inc.; 5. ?Getting In and Out of Drug Development Investments?The New Reality of Biotech Investing?, Elaine V. Jones, Partner, EuclidSR Partners;6. ?Health Care Investment Advantages?, Fred Nazem, Chairman & CEO, Flagship Patient Advocates, Inc.; 7. ?Health Care Service Companies: What Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Look For?, Craig D. Frances, Principal, Summit Partners. Appendices: 1. Appendix A: Due Diligence Request List; 2. Appendix B: Term Sheet.
Download or read book The Good the Bad and the Living Dead written by Albert J. Henry and published by Moment LLC. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for people who aspire to practice as venture capitalists and also for those interested in gaining in-depth knowledge of the rigid system of venture capital. It explores the various aspects of venture capital investing. Almost 25% of venture capital companies are successful, while one third of them go bankrupt. Around 40% of these companies face difficulties coping with the growing economy. the companies in these different categories are respectively termed the good, the bad and the living dead.
Download or read book Medical Device Venture Capital Best Practices 2008 2009 written by Lisa Suennen and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Device Venture Capital Best Practices 2008-2009 is an authoritative, insiders perspective on the leading strategies for investment success within the medical device industry. Featuring both venture capitalists and CEOs of venture-backed companies in the medical device arena, these experts provide advice for venture investors and entrepreneurs alike on moving to the forefront of this technology- and science-driven industry. From performing due diligence and determining whether or not an opportunity is a good fit to raising valuations and eventually pursuing an exit, these industry leaders approach the venture capital process from all angles and provide insights into each party's responsibilities and goals along the way. These seasoned experts discuss their unique tactics for achieving their desired outcomes in venture capital, whether they are investing in an up-and-coming product or raising capital for their organization. Additionally, the authors reveal their secrets to staying ahead of the curve and capitalizing on new market developments. The different niches presented and the breadth of perspectives represented enable readers to get inside some of the leading venture capital minds of today, as these insiders offer up their thoughts around the keys to successful investment development in this rapidly innovating industry.
Download or read book How To Raise A Venture Capital Fund written by Winter Mead and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Best Practices in State and Regional Innovation Initiatives written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the policy discussion about stimulating innovation has focused on the federal level. This study focuses on the significant activity at the state level, with the goal of improving the public's understanding of key policy strategies and exemplary practices. Based on a series of workshops and conferences that brought together policymakers along with leaders of industry and academia in a select number of states, the study highlights a rich variety of policy initiatives underway at the state and regional level to foster knowledge based growth and employment. Perhaps what distinguishes this effort at the state level is most of all the high degree of pragmatism. Operating out of necessity, innovation policies at the state level often involve taking advantage of existing resources and recombining them in new ways, forging innovative partnerships among universities, industry and government organizations, growing the skill base, and investing in the infrastructure to develop new technologies and new industries. Many of these initiatives are being guided by leaders from the private sector and universities. The objective of Best Practices in State and Regional Innovation Initiatives: Competing in the 21st Century is not to do an empirical review of the inputs and outputs of various state programs. Nor is it to evaluate which programs are superior. Indeed, some of the notable successes, such as the Albany nanotechnology cluster, represent a leap of leadership, investment, and sustained commitment that has had remarkable results in an industry that is actively pursued by many countries. The study's goal is to illustrate the approaches taken by a variety of highly diverse states as they confront the increasing challenges of global competition for the industries and jobs of today and tomorrow.
Download or read book Biotechnology Venture Capital Valuations written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnology Venture Capital Valuations is an authoritative, insider's perspective on biotech venture capital for both the venture capitalist and the entrepreneur. Featuring partners, presidents, and CEOs of top venture capital and investment firms, Biotechnology Venture Capital Valuations provides best practices for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs at all stages of investment with a focus on determining valuations and structuring deals. These industry experts discuss their strategies for considering a biotech investment, locating investment opportunity, assessing risk, and negotiating with the entrepreneur, as well as offering different valuation methods for a variety of common scenarios. This book provides valuable insight for those investing capital as well as those needing it, including explanation of the different goals of the venture capitalist and entrepreneur, common mistakes made on both sides, and how best to establish a productive relationship between the two.
Download or read book Best Practice Venture Capital written by Lennart Ohlsson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book For Profit Enterprise in Health Care written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book is] the most authoritative assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of recent trends toward the commercialization of health care," says Robert Pear of The New York Times. This major study by the Institute of Medicine examines virtually all aspects of for-profit health care in the United States, including the quality and availability of health care, the cost of medical care, access to financial capital, implications for education and research, and the fiduciary role of the physician. In addition to the report, the book contains 15 papers by experts in the field of for-profit health care covering a broad range of topicsâ€"from trends in the growth of major investor-owned hospital companies to the ethical issues in for-profit health care. "The report makes a lasting contribution to the health policy literature." â€"Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
Download or read book Global Health and the Future Role of the United States written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While much progress has been made on achieving the Millenium Development Goals over the last decade, the number and complexity of global health challenges has persisted. Growing forces for globalization have increased the interconnectedness of the world and our interdependency on other countries, economies, and cultures. Monumental growth in international travel and trade have brought improved access to goods and services for many, but also carry ongoing and ever-present threats of zoonotic spillover and infectious disease outbreaks that threaten all. Global Health and the Future Role of the United States identifies global health priorities in light of current and emerging world threats. This report assesses the current global health landscape and how challenges, actions, and players have evolved over the last decade across a wide range of issues, and provides recommendations on how to increase responsiveness, coordination, and efficiency â€" both within the U.S. government and across the global health field.
Download or read book Biotechnology Venture Capital Best Practices written by Aspatore Books and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Management Best Practices for VC backed Companies written by Jim Calhoun and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management Best Practices for VC-Backed Companies is an authoritative, insiders perspective on the key points of venture capital financing for CEOs. Featuring CEOs of growing venture-backed companies, this book provides an inside look into raising capital, establishing a successful partnership with VCs, and managing growth effectively. From pitching the company to potential investors to setting objectives and negotiating deal terms, these authors articulate key challenges for the management team and discuss some of the common misconceptions associated with venture capital financing. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the leading minds of today, as these insiders offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this facet of businesswhere vision and deal-making intersect.
Download or read book Technology Due Diligence Best Practices for Chief Information Officers Venture Capitalists and Technology Vendors written by Andriole, Stephen J. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-08-31 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due diligence conducted around technology decisions is complex. Done correctly, it has the power to enable outstanding positive outcomes; done poorly, it can wreak havoc on organizations, corporate cultures, and markets. Technology Due Diligence: Best Practices for Chief Information Officers, Venture Capitalists, and Technology Vendors develops a due diligence framework for anyone resolving technology decisions intended to help their business achieve positive results. This essential book contains actual case studies that incorporate the due diligence methodology to assist chief information officers, venture capitalists, and technology vendors who wrestle with technology acquisitions challenges on a daily basis.
Download or read book The Business of Venture Capital written by Mahendra Ramsinghani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of the definitive guide for venture capital practitioners—covers the entire process of venture firm formation & management, fund-raising, portfolio construction, value creation, and exit strategies Since its initial publication, The Business of Venture Capital has been hailed as the definitive, most comprehensive book on the subject. Now in its third edition, this market-leading text explains the multiple facets of the business of venture capital, from raising venture funds, to structuring investments, to generating consistent returns, to evaluating exit strategies. Author and VC Mahendra Ramsinghani who has invested in startups and venture funds for over a decade, offers best practices from experts on the front lines of this business. This fully-updated edition includes fresh perspectives on the Softbank effect, career paths for young professionals, case studies and cultural disasters, investment models, epic failures, and more. Readers are guided through each stage of the VC process, supported by a companion website containing tools such as the LP-GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist, the Investment Due Diligence Checklist, an Investment Summary format, and links to white papers and other industry guidelines. Designed for experienced practitioners, angels, devils, and novices alike, this valuable resource: Identifies the key attributes of a VC professional and the arc of an investor’s career Covers the art of raising a venture fund, identifying anchor investors, fund due diligence, negotiating fund investment terms with limited partners, and more Examines the distinct aspects of portfolio construction and value creation Balances technical analyses and real-world insights Features interviews, personal stories, anecdotes, and wisdom from leading venture capitalists The Business of Venture Capital, Third Edition is a must-read book for anyone seeking to raise a venture fund or pursue a career in venture capital, as well as practicing venture capitalists, angel investors or devils alike, limited partners, attorneys, start-up entrepreneurs, and MBA students.
Download or read book Masters of Corporate Venture Capital written by Andrew Romans and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Romans captured wisdom from interviews with 100+ Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVCs), independent VCs, CEOs of startups, bankers and lawyers to write the definitive book on the topic of CVC. Masters of Corporate Venture Capital is packed with invaluable advice about how to best raise capital from CVCs, unlock synergies of partnering startups with large corporations for rapid international growth and avoid potential disasters and other dangers related to CVC.More than 20% of all Venture Capital financings include at least one CVC and thus startups need to understand this previously misunderstood area of funding. Corporations need to establish their own CVC arms to access external innovation and learn how to bring this inside via VC investing, partnerships and M&A. We work in a very complex ecosystem and this book captures stories that bring the complexity to life with simple lessons.This book is for:* Entrepreneurs* VCs* Angel investors* Family offices* CVCs* Corporates thinking about launching a CVC* Anyone advising startups.
Download or read book Health Care Capital written by Gordon Kenneth MacLeod and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Directory of Venture Capital written by Kate Lister and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-04-14 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers more than 600 venture capital firms with their addresses, phone numbers, types and sizes of investments, geographic preference, etc. Have a great business idea, but need the capital to get it off the ground? Find the right investors with the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition. Whether your venture is biotechnology, Web-based and information technology, healthcare, industrial, or consumer goods, the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition is an essential guide to locating the appropriate funding for your emerging technology or start-up. The Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition is a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource for both new and experienced entrepreneurs. Its authors-veteran business financier Kate Lister and seasoned entrepreneur Tom Harnish-have compiled a wealth of information on what you'll need to know, from researching venture capitalists to selecting the right lawyer to closing the deal. Inside you'll also find: * A database of over 600 actively investing venture firms/funding sources, listed both by state and by areas of investing interest (also available in electronic format) * You won't waste time and money sending proposals to firms that are no longer investing * Samples of standard agreements and contracts: a term sheet, stock purchase agreement, and articles of incorporation In the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, you'll learn what venture companies look for in a business partnership; how to best approach a company for funds; what level of returns venture capitalists expect; and what investments they prefer in terms of geography, size of company, portfolio, stage of funding, and personal interests. You'll also get invaluable advice on how to determine if your venture is a strong enough candidate for investment from a venture firm. With venture capitalization at an all-time peak, you can't afford to miss out on the opportunities that await your business vision. And with the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, you have a solid partner to help you and your business dreams take off.
