The Business of Venture Capital (3rd Edition) – Audiobook

The new 3rd audiobook edition of the ultimate guide for venture capital practitioners—includes the full & complete process of venture firm formation and portfolio construction, value creation, management, fund-raising, and exit strategies

After its initial publication, The Business of Venture Capital 3e (Audiobook) has been addressed as the definitive, most comprehensive audio book on the subject. Now in its third edition, this prominent audiobook describes the multiple features of the business of venture capital, from raising organizing investments, venture funds, making consistent returns, to evaluating exit strategies. VC and Writer Mahendra Ramsinghani who has invested in venture funds and startups for more than a decade provides best practices from experts on the front lines of this business.

This completely updated audio edition includes fresh perspectives on the Softbank effect, cultural disasters and case studies, investment models, career paths for young professionals, epic failures, and much more. Listeners are guided through every stage of the venture capital process, supported by a companion website containing tools like Investment Summary format, the Investment Due Diligence Checklist, the LP-GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist, and links to white papers and other industry guidelines. Designed for experienced practitioners, devils, angels, and novices alike, this valuable resource:

• Balances real-world insights and technical analyses
• Explores the distinct aspects of portfolio construction and value creation
• Recognizes the key attributes of a VC professional and the arc of an investor’s career
• Features anecdotes, interviews, personal stories, and wisdom from leading venture capitalists
• Includes the art of raising a venture fund (VF), fund due diligence, identifying anchor investors, negotiating fund investment terms with limited partners, and much more

The Business of Venture Capital: The Art of Raising a Fund, Structuring Investments, Portfolio Management, and Exits 3rd edition (audio/MP3) is a must-listen book for anyone aiming to pursue a profession in venture capital or raise a venture fund, in addition to practicing venture capitalists, angel investors or devils alike, start-up entrepreneurs, limited partners, attorneys, and especially MBA students.

Reviews

“A vital guide for any investor―one of the few audiobooks that weave leading academic research with real-life case studies.” ― T. K. Kurien, Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, Premji Invest

“A very strong foundation of investment frameworks and mental models for any venture investor, a useful guide in our rapidly changing world.” ― Beezer Clarkson, Managing Director, Sapphire Partners

“Mahendra has written the audiobook I needed when I first entered the venture business. Rather than blindly staggering my way to understanding the fundamentals, I would have saved so much time. This book is like getting a 5-year head start for anyone who wants to get up to speed about how it really works.” ― Mike Maples, Jr., Founding Partner, Floodgate

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