Download or read book The Private Equity VC Lawyer s Best Practices Collection written by Aspatore Books Staff and published by . This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 1800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of over 1,800 pages of private equity/venture capital legal strategies is the most definitive resource of best practices ever assembled for lawyers. The collection features the largest collection ever of specific deal oriented legal strategies, available exclusively in this collection, and is written by private equity/venture capital chairs of over 50 of the world's largest firms, with feedback and insight from leading venture capitalists. Within these pages lies a wealth of critical information, which every lawyer engaged in private equity or venture capital deals should have at their fingertips – and is guaranteed to make an immediate impact and pay for themselves time and again in both time savings and ideas for alternative client strategies, as well as understanding insights and frequent contract changes requested by venture capitalists. In addition, the collection features examples of 1,000+ pages of related vc legal documents with line by line analysis, negotiation points and strategies such as the following: Articles of Amendment for Series A Venture Financing Investor Rights Agreement Letter of Intent for Stock Acquisition Operating Agreement for Venture Fund Private Placement Memorandum for Venture Fund Shareholders Agreement Stock Purchase Agreement for Series A Financing Stock Purchase Agreement Form Summary of Terms for Series A Financing Form Certificate of Designation Form of Merger Agreement Form of Term Sheet Stock Acquisition Agreement Diligence Request Template Template Term Sheet Template Independent Contractor Agreement Blank Check Preferred The collection includes two executive style binders with approximately 1,800 pages of text, a detailed index sorted by topic, contract type and keyword, and a CD-ROM with all the content in PDF and Word for easy reference and usability on your computer.The collection features topics such as the following (some from previous books and reports published by Aspatore, others found only in this collection, all exclusively from Aspatore Books - at a discount of over 50% off normal pricing): Cynthia R. Smith, Partner, Gorsuch Kirgis, LLP and Alexander A.P. Singha, Senior Corporate Associate, Gorsuch Kirgis, LLP - An M&A Exit for a VC Investment; T. Hale Boggs, Co-Chair, Business and Transactions Division; Corporate and Finance Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and Theodore W. Jones Corporate and Finance Associate, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - Perspectives on Venture-Backed Companies; Matthew S. Heiter, Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz - Diverse Roles: The Venture Capital Lawyer & the Client; Peter J. Barrett, Partner, Edwards & Angell LLP and Jennifer N. Oswitt, Associate, Edwards & Angell LLP - How to Secure a Successful Private Equity Investment; Richard N. Kimball, Corporate and Securities Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP - A Guide to Handling Your Investments; Robert B. Womble, Partner & Chair of Venture Capital Practice Group, Kennedy, Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP - Steps to Meeting Your Investment Goals; T. Justin Moore, III, Partner, Business Practice Group; Co-head, Global Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Teams, Hunton & Williams LLP and Timothy R. Dodson, Counsel, Business Practice Group, Hunton & Williams LLP - Focusing on the Needs of the VC & Entrepreneur; Gordon R. Penman, Partner, Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP - The Intersection of Two Perspectives: The Lawyer & The VC; Mary Ann Jorgenson, Coordinator of Business Practice Area, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey - Bringing Added Value to the Deal Process; Sam Colella, Managing Director, Versant Ventures - Winning the Pennant...It All Starts with the Right Team Strategy; Joseph A. Hoffman, Partner and Chairman of the Corporate/Securities Practice Group, Arter & Hadden - The Power of Experience; Mark J. Macenka, Partner and Chair of the Business Practice Group, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault - The Deal: More Often the Beginning than the End; Patrick Ennis, Partner, ARCH Venture Partners - Successful Deal Doing; Gerard S. Difiore, Corporate & Securities Group Head, Reed Smith - Communicating with Clients: Bridging the Translation Gap; John M. Abraham, Venture Partner, Battery Ventures - Deal Making: The Interpersonal Aspects; Kenneth K. Bezozo, Partner and Section Chair, Business Transactions, Haynes and Boone - Making a Deal Work; Robert Chefitz, General Partner, APAX Partners - The Art of Negotiations; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Sample Official Term Sheet; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Term Sheet With Line by Line Descriptions; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Non-Disclosure Agreement; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Due Diligence Checklist; Michael E.S. Frankel - The Buyers and Sellers and Their People; Michael E.S. Frankel - The Deal Player Ecosystem; Michael E.S. Frankel - Executive Management; Michael E.S. Frankel - In-House Corporate Development; Michael E.S. Frankel - Line Management; Michael E.S. Frankel - Board of Directors; Michael E.S. Frankel - Equity Holders; Michael E.S. Frankel - The Lawyers; Michael E.S. Frankel - The Investment Bankers; Michael E.S. Frankel - The Other Advisors; Michael E.S. Frankel - The Regulators and the Press; William H. Brewster, Managing Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP - Entering the Legal Profession; Mary B. Cranston, Chair, Pillsbury Winthrop LLP - Using Vision to Shape Lawyers and Law Firms; Walter Driver, Jr., Chairman, King & Spalding - The Art of Becoming a Great Lawyer: Competence, Commitment, and the Ability to Truly Listen to Clients; Robert E. Giles, Firmwide Managing Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - Managing the Firm; Bryan L. Goolsby, Managing Partner, Locke Lidell & Saap LLP - Challenges and Risks in Building a Legal Practice; Robert F. Ruyak, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Howrey Simon Arnold & White LLP - The Power of Focus; Robert O. Link, Jr., Chairman, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft - The Role of the Lawyer in Business and Society; R. Bruce Mclean, Chairman, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - On Being a Successful Lawyer; Jack H. Nusbaum, Chairman, Willkie Farr & Gallagher - Being a Successful Lawyer; Keith W. Vaughan, Chair, Firm Management Committee, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC - Achieving Success as a Lawyer: The Keys to a Rewarding Career; Keith C. Wetmore, Chair, Morrison & Foerster LLP - Skills for Successful Lawyering; Thomas A. Decker, Managing Partner, Cozen O'Connor - Qualities of the Successful Lawyer; Patrick Oxford, Managing Partner, Bracewell & Patterson - A Few Thoughts on Innovation; William B. Asher, Jr., Managing Partner, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP - The Business Side of Law; David F. Girard-diCarlo, Chairman of the Firm, Blank Rome, LLP - Balancing Value and Innovation in a Changing World; Walter L. Metcalfe, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Cave, LLP - Keys to Being an Effective Lawyer; Robert L. Graham, Managing Partner, Jenner & Block - Using Law to Help Both Client and Community; William R. Newlin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Buchanan Ingersoll - Recommendations and Insights About the Future of Law; Peter J. Devlin, President, Fish & Richardson PC - The Lawyer's Role as Advisor; Clyde E. Rankin, III, Managing Partner, Coudert Brothers, LLP - The Art of Being a Lawyer; Mark S. Solomon, Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP - Viewing Clients as Partners; Thomas C. Klein, Member, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Director and Officer Indemnification; Thomas C. Klein, Member, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Other Elective Mechanisms to Control Liability of Directors and Officers; Thomas C. Klein, Member, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Director and Officer Liability Insurance; Thomas C. Klein, Member, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Insurance Coverage After an “Exit” for the Venture Capital Company; Joe Horowitz, Managing General Partner, JAFCO Ventures - View from a Veteran Venture Investor Reentering the Business Today; Howard M. Anderson, Senior Managing Director & Founder, YankeeTek Ventures - Keys to Success in Venture Capital; Gary L. Benton, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Legal Issues in Raising Venture Capital: An Overview for Entrepreneurs; John Higginbotham, Founder & Chairman, SpaceVest - Essential Components for Investing in Venture Capital; Jon Staenberg, Partner, Rustic Canyon - Creating Success in the Venture Capital Industry; Graham Burnette, General Partner, SBV Venture Partners - The Many Layers of Venture Capital; Gerard H. Langeler, General Partner, OVP Venture Partners - Exit, Stage Right; Charles D. Powell, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP - The Role of Counsel in Early Stage Equity Financings; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Company Valuation; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Common and Preferred Stock and Effects on Valuation; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures – Dilution; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Stock Options and Their Effect on Capital Structure; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Flat Rounds and Down-Rounds: Term Sheets as Road Maps; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Alternatives to Equity Financing: Types of Debt and Bridge Financing; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Due Diligence: How Investors Size-up a Company; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - The Lawyer's View: Ins and Outs of Successful Financings; Alex Wilmerding, Principal, Boston Capital Ventures - Raising Capital.

Download or read book Private Equity Laws written by Aspatore Books Staff and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Private Equity Laws is an authoritative, incisive collection of insider perspectives on the dynamic and innovative forefront of the laws that govern investments, negotiations, and funding within the fields of private equity and venture capital. Featuring group chairs and partners, all representing some of the nation's top firms, this book discusses the current shape and future state of the private equity field. These leading lawyers share their insight on globalization, investment strategies, claw-back provisions, fundraising, conducting successful fund negotiations, and more. Additionally, these authors offer practical guidance for the individual private equity investor or venture capitalist, elaborating on such laws as Sarbanes Oxely, The Investment Company Act, The Securities Act of 1933, The Investment Advisors Act, and other general tax laws that commonly intersect with private equity practices.

Download or read book Deal Strategies for Venture Capital and Private Equity Lawyers written by Aspatore Books, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Private Equity written by Darryl J. Cooke and published by Sweet & Maxwell. This book was released on 2011 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explaining clearly the law and current practice of private equity transactions, this new edition of Private Equity: Law and Practice offers advice and information relevant to private equity investors, companies seeking funds, those financing deals and managers wishing to buy out a company.

Download or read book The Legal Side of Venture Capital Deals Seminar What Every Management Team Needs to Know About Negotiation Strategies Structuring Current And Future Financings written by Reedlogic Staff and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legal Side of Venture Capital Deals Seminar features ten speeches totaling more than four hours and 100 pages of authoritative, insider?s perspectives on the best practices of the world?s top venture capital lawyers. Featuring attorneys representing some of the nation's top law firms, this seminar provides a broad yet comprehensive overview of legal trategies for negotiating the key points in venture capital deals on behalf of management teams and venture capitalists. Each speaker discusses their personal strategies for success in both the audio CD and book of speeches. Also included is an interactive workbook with key questions and action points for creating strategies based on what you learn in the seminar. The breadth of perspectives presented enable attendees to get inside some of the great minds of the venture capital world without leaving the office. The seminar features speeches by:1) Kenneth S. Witt - Shareholder - Shughart, Thompson & Kilroy P.C. - Structuring a VC Deal; 2) Joseph S. Borus ? Partner - Berenbaum, Weinshienk & Eason P.C. - Finding the Right Attorney; 3) Gabor Garai ? Co-chair Private Equity & Venture Capital and Life Sciences Teams ? Foley & Lardner LLP - Getting Everything in Order; 4) William A. Grimm ? Chair Technology Team ? Gray Robinson PA - Understanding Your Business Plan; 5) David A. Jaffe ? Chair Emerging Business Group - Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP - Acting as Your Business Advisor; 6) Gary D. LeClair ? Co-founder and Chairman - LeClair Ryan PC - Maximizing the Likelihood of Success; 7) Iris K. Linder ? Partner - Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C. - Preparing for a Venture Transaction; 8) Joseph A. Sowell, III ? Partner - Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis - Hands-On Experience; 9) Kevin S. Spreng ? Partner - Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP - Understanding the Long Term Implications; 10) Mark R. Stabile ? Director ? Cohen & Grigsby P.C. - Evaluating a Client's Needs. The seminar includes a CD (with the audio of the live speeches), book, Seminar Padfolio and interactive workbook. In this seminar, you will learn:1) negotiation points for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists when structuring deals; 2) biggest client mistakes to avoid that will have a long term affect on future financings; 3) the financial impact VC attorneys have on structuring deals; 4) the type of wording to have in the most important legal documents for a venture capital backed company; 5) step-by-step outline how a VC attorney might walk you though the process;6) where an attorney can add the most value in structuring VC deals.

Download or read book Guide to Venture Capital and Private Equity Attorneys written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding Legal Trends in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Market written by Thomas M Devaney and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Legal Trends in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Market provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on recent developments in private equity and venture capital. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the intricacies of private equity and venture capital transactions in the current economic climate. From the implications of the Dodd-Frank Act to increased SEC enforcement, these leaders discuss changes in the legal environment and how lawyers can best keep their clients up-to-date. These top lawyers also examine secondary markets, key clauses in purchase agreements, and other issues affecting private equity and venture capital clients and attorneys. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this dynamic field.

Download or read book Private Equity Funds written by James M. Schell and published by Law Journal Press. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The best guide to private equity funds. Insight and explanations for both fund sponsors and investors. The gold standard." --Andrew Zalasin, General Partner and CFO: RRE Ventures Best Practices for Organizing and Managing a Fund With nearly $7 trillion invested in more than 20,000 funds, investor interest in the private equity industry has returned, despite the economic turmoil of recent years. Still, guidance about the organization and administration of these funds is tough to find. This 1,400+ page resource, will equip corporate lawyers, investment professionals, and tax practitioners and with best practices to manage these funds effectively. Private Equity Funds: Business Structure and Operations covers a wide range of important issues, such as: the key economic differences between various types of funds; structuring the private equity fund to meet economic expectations and investment goals; securing maximum tax benefits for the sponsor of the fund; duties of the fund's General Partner and Investment Advisor; the major regulatory issues affecting the private equity fund; and much more. Private Equity Funds: Business Structure and Operations reflects the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. The authors also focus on cyber risk and the compliance obligations of investment advisers.

Download or read book Mastering Private Equity written by Claudia Zeisberger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to private equity for investors and finance professionals Mastering Private Equity was written with a professional audience in mind and provides a valuable and unique reference for investors, finance professionals, students and business owners looking to engage with private equity firms or invest in private equity funds. From deal sourcing to exit, LBOs to responsible investing, operational value creation to risk management, the book systematically distils the essence of private equity into core concepts and explains in detail the dynamics of venture capital, growth equity and buyout transactions. With a foreword by Henry Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of KKR, and special guest comments by senior PE professionals. This book combines insights from leading academics and practitioners and was carefully structured to offer: A clear and concise reference for the industry expert A step-by-step guide for students and casual observers of the industry A theoretical companion to the INSEAD case book Private Equity in Action: Case Studies from Developed and Emerging Markets Features guest comments by senior PE professionals from the firms listed below: Abraaj • Adams Street Partners • Apax Partners • Baring PE Asia • Bridgepoint • The Carlyle Group • Coller Capital • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP • FMO • Foundry Group • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • General Atlantic • ILPA • Intermediate Capital Group • KKR Capstone • LPEQ • Maxeda • Navis Capital • Northleaf Capital • Oaktree Capital • Partners Group • Permira • Terra Firma

Download or read book The VC Funded Company Collection written by Aspatore Books Staff and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 2000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The VC Funded Company Collection is the definitive resource for venture capital and the only reference material you will need for working with VCs, understanding, drafting and negotiating deals, exiting an investment, or whatever your initiative might be in your partnership with venture capitalists. The collection features ten books that collectively, provide a thorough examination of every aspect of venture capital. Within these 2,000+ pages lies a wealth of critical information, which every executive of a funded company should have at their fingertips. In addition, these volumes feature examples of 50+ legal documents which delineate and govern venture-based transactions, as well as a plethora of expert analysis and indispensable advice on negotiation points and tactics. Each book is authored by leading partners from top venture capital firms, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Venrock Associates, Mellon Ventures, Polaris Venture Partners, EuclidSR Partners, Battery Ventures, TA Associates, Motorola Ventures, Advanced Technology Ventures, Bertelsmann Ventures, and many more. The collection also highlights the insights of top attorneys in the venture capital arena from such firms as Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Hunton & Williams, Reed Smith and many more. The collection includes the following books (at a savings of 40% off buying the titles individually the equivalent of getting 4 titles for free): 1.) Venture Capital Exit Strategies - Leading Venture Capitalists on Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Management Teams Including M&A, IPOs and Other Options2.) Compensation Structures for Venture Backed Companies - How to Structure Management & Employee Compensation, Stock Options, Retirement, Debt & Bonus Plans3.) Director and Officer Indemnification and Insurance for VC Backed Companies - Leading Lawyer Tom Klein on Crucial Financial Protection for VC Professionals and Officers of Venture-Backed Companies4.) Term Sheets & Valuations - Line by Line Descriptions of Each Clause and Negotiation Points for Future Rounds of Funding5.) Deal Terms - The Finer Points of Venture Capital Deal Structures, Valuations, Stock Options and Getting Deals Done 6.) Venture Debt Alternatives and Evaluation Guidelines - A Comprehensive Look at the Venture Debt Marketplace Along With a Systematic Framework for Approaching the Debt Capital Markets, Increasing Transaction Transparency and Avoiding Common, Costly Mistakes - An Option Every Entrepreneur Should Consider in Addition to Venture Capital for Future Rounds of Funding7.) Venture Capital Best Practices - Leading VCs & Lawyers Keys to Success in Doing Venture Capital Deals with Management Teams8.) The Role of Board Members in Venture Backed Companies - Rules, Responsibilities and Motivations of Board Members - From Management & VC Perspectives9.) Venture Capital Valuations - Top VCs on Step-by-Step Strategies and Methodologies for Valuing Companies at All Stages10.) The Venture Capital Legal Handbook - Industry Insiders on the Laws and Documents that Govern VC Deals, Raising Capital, M&A and More - Includes Every Major Document Used in Pre & Post Funding VC Deals With Analysis & Negotiation Points - Save Thousands in Legal Fees

Download or read book Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Client Strategies written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding Legal Trends in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Market written by and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Legal Trends in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Market provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the latest legal changes affecting the private equity and venture capital industries. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts offer detailed perspectives on recent laws and court decisions and how the private equity and VC markets will adjust in response. These leading lawyers share their insights on buyouts, secondary transactions, initial public offerings, stapled financing, and other current topics in the field. Discussing the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, these top attorneys analyze the various laws involved in the Wall Street reform, including the Dodd-Frank Act, and their ramifications on the private equity and venture capital industries. From strategies for recouping dividends to investor protection concerns, these authors explain the opportunities and challenges inherent in the new legal environment. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers navigate this increasingly-enforced area of law.

Download or read book Tax Law Developments Affecting Private Equity and Venture Capital written by and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tax Law Developments Affecting Private Equity and Venture Capital provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the recent trends and proposed tax law changes impacting private equity and venture capital funds, investors, and advisors. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of tax law and the strategies lawyers can use to help their clients maintain a competitive edge while avoiding liability. From carried interest legislation to deferred consideration regulations, these leaders discuss both new and proposed tax law changes and the potential effects on the structuring and administration of funds and their portfolio companies. These top lawyers give tips on understanding compliance requirements, addressing clients' existing tax structures, and working with new IRS regulations. Additionally, these leaders discuss the influence of the turbulent economy on tax legislation and how to keep clients up-to-date. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these expert attorneys provide key insights on success in this ever-changing area of law.

Download or read book Venture Capital Best Practices written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Research Handbook on Global Capital Markets Law written by Iris H.-Y. Chiu and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Research Handbook is a one-stop resource on global capital markets and the laws that regulate them. Featuring contributions from leading global experts, the Research Handbook delves into a range of issues including investment products such as equity finance; sustainable finance; fintech; impact investing; and private equity. It also provides analysis on institutional and procedural issues such as large and small companies' capital formation, the roles of institutional shareholders and information providers, and the practices and regulation of financial trading markets.

Download or read book The Business of Venture Capital written by Mahendra Ramsinghani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to demystifying the venture capital business The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition covers the entire spectrum of this field, from raising funds and structuring investments to assessing exit pathways. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, the book provides the necessary breadth and depth, simplifies the jargon, and balances the analytical logic with experiential wisdom. Starting with a Foreword by Mark Heesen, President, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), this important guide includes insights and perspectives from leading experts. Covers the process of raising the venture fund, including identifying and assessing the Limited Partner universe; fund due-diligence criteria; and fund investment terms in Part One Discusses the investment process, including sourcing investment opportunities; conducting due diligence and negotiating investment terms; adding value as a board member; and exploring exit pathways in Part Two Offers insights, anecdotes, and wisdom from the experiences of best-in-class practitioners Includes interviews conducted by Leading Limited Partners/Fund-of-Funds with Credit Suisse, Top Tier Capital Partners, Grove Street Advisors, Rho Capital, Pension Fund Managers, and Family Office Managers Features the insights of over twenty-five leading venture capital practitioners, frequently featured on Forbes' Midas List of top venture capitalists Those aspiring to raise a fund, pursue a career in venture capital, or simply understand the art of investing can benefit from The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition. The companion website offers various tools such as GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist, Investment Due Diligence Checklist, and more, as well as external links to industry white papers and other industry guidelines.

Download or read book Practice and Law of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds in the U S and Germany written by Christoph Frerick and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: