Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs: Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success
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Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
Author: Susan L. Preston
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs: Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success Description
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.15224
EAN: 9780787987503
ISBN: 0787987506
Label: Jossey-Bass
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2007-03-23
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Studio: Jossey-Bass
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.15224
EAN: 9780787987503
ISBN: 0787987506
Label: Jossey-Bass
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2007-03-23
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Studio: Jossey-Bass
Editorial Review of Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs: Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success
Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs will give you the information you need to understand how angel investors think, as well as how to identify investor expectations, understand the investment analysis process, and prepare for post-investment requirements. Written by Susan Preston, an experienced angel investor, worldwide speaker and consultant on angel financing, and former Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this hands-on resource, explains the factors that determine how private equity investors spend their money and what they expect from entrepreneurs. For example:
- Most venture capitalists do not invest in seed or start-up financing rounds
- Investors typically require seasoned management, with successful start-up experience
- Investors are looking for entrepreneurs with passion for their ideas and the willingness to take and apply sound advice
- Business plans must be well-written with detailed financial projections that extend 3–5 years
- Investors are looking for a clear path to profitability in the business model
- Entrepreneurs must have developed a corporate structure that is clean and uncomplicated
- And much more
Customer Reviews of Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs: Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Ready to read it
Review: I'm looking forward to reading this book -- Jim is speaking at the upcoming conference in Denver (The Capital Factor http://TheCapitalFactor.com) and I plan on meeting him there! I've heard a lot of wonderful things about him from people who have heard him speak and you gotta admit, what the guy has accomplsihed so far is astonishing!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Required Reference for all Angel Investors and Founder Entrepreneurs
Review: This book is full of useful information for both angel investors and entrepreneurs seeking funds for any start-up. There are anecdotes, facts and figures describing the industry and trends, a comprehensive list of resources, groups and sample agreements. There are checklists for use in everything from business planning to due diligence. If you are interested enough to be reading this review you should just get the book, you will be glad you did.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Well worth the $30 I paid,
Review: And I'm only in the 3rd chapter. I'll agree I was disheartened when I realized at least half the book is an appendix and the first chapter is a bit repetitive, but....., the information that follows is well worth the $30 I paid. A little more work and $50 for the book would only raise an eyebrow or two. If you expect to get $1,000 worth of reference material or a bible for an industry insider, well...., forget it. If you're really on the fence considering it, buy it second-hand at $15, don't buy coffee for a month and I'll guarantee you'll be well ahead of the game. Is it for someone with previous experience in Angel Investing? No, go write your own book if you have that experience. Is it useful for the price and its' stated intent? No question. There's obvious experience being laid out in the book and that's worth thousands more than any price I've seen asked for the book.
Just my 2 cents, go to get back to that next chapter now...
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A great resource...
Review: I just completed "Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs" and found it to be exceptionally informative. I manage an angel investment group, and this book conveys exactly the information I would like entrepreneurs to know before approaching our group for investment. The presentation of and explanatory comments regarding a preferred stock term sheet (a staple in our industry) were ecxellent, as were the discussions of determining your capital requirements and preparing for presentations with investors. It's a great balance of technical information with solid, down-to-earth advice on raising money. It should give readers a great advantage prior to launching what for some is the daunting process of raising capital for an early-stage company.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A lot and not
Review: I purchased this book with great expectations. I wanted more information on structuring deals and term sheets. This book has 375 pages, but glossary and contact information take up almost half. Most of the information in this book is general - I can find most with a simple search on the internet. There are a few great hints and key points that angel investors would look at. It's a hard cover book, but the information that is useful could of been put in a small paperback at a much lower price. Good book for someone who knows nothing about angel investors, but lacks real substance for serious entrepreneurs.
Review Summary: Ready to read it
Review: I'm looking forward to reading this book -- Jim is speaking at the upcoming conference in Denver (The Capital Factor http://TheCapitalFactor.com) and I plan on meeting him there! I've heard a lot of wonderful things about him from people who have heard him speak and you gotta admit, what the guy has accomplsihed so far is astonishing!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Required Reference for all Angel Investors and Founder Entrepreneurs
Review: This book is full of useful information for both angel investors and entrepreneurs seeking funds for any start-up. There are anecdotes, facts and figures describing the industry and trends, a comprehensive list of resources, groups and sample agreements. There are checklists for use in everything from business planning to due diligence. If you are interested enough to be reading this review you should just get the book, you will be glad you did.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Well worth the $30 I paid,
Review: And I'm only in the 3rd chapter. I'll agree I was disheartened when I realized at least half the book is an appendix and the first chapter is a bit repetitive, but....., the information that follows is well worth the $30 I paid. A little more work and $50 for the book would only raise an eyebrow or two. If you expect to get $1,000 worth of reference material or a bible for an industry insider, well...., forget it. If you're really on the fence considering it, buy it second-hand at $15, don't buy coffee for a month and I'll guarantee you'll be well ahead of the game. Is it for someone with previous experience in Angel Investing? No, go write your own book if you have that experience. Is it useful for the price and its' stated intent? No question. There's obvious experience being laid out in the book and that's worth thousands more than any price I've seen asked for the book.
Just my 2 cents, go to get back to that next chapter now...
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A great resource...
Review: I just completed "Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs" and found it to be exceptionally informative. I manage an angel investment group, and this book conveys exactly the information I would like entrepreneurs to know before approaching our group for investment. The presentation of and explanatory comments regarding a preferred stock term sheet (a staple in our industry) were ecxellent, as were the discussions of determining your capital requirements and preparing for presentations with investors. It's a great balance of technical information with solid, down-to-earth advice on raising money. It should give readers a great advantage prior to launching what for some is the daunting process of raising capital for an early-stage company.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A lot and not
Review: I purchased this book with great expectations. I wanted more information on structuring deals and term sheets. This book has 375 pages, but glossary and contact information take up almost half. Most of the information in this book is general - I can find most with a simple search on the internet. There are a few great hints and key points that angel investors would look at. It's a hard cover book, but the information that is useful could of been put in a small paperback at a much lower price. Good book for someone who knows nothing about angel investors, but lacks real substance for serious entrepreneurs.