Venture capital is a complicated and sometimes intimidating subject, especially for the first-time entrepreneur. Sure, you can learn a bit about it from blogs, but with these types of subject it's good to read a proper book or two. These ebooks and white papers should help get you started down the road to VC funding!
Skill vs. Luck in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital from Harvard University
A large component of success in getting venture capital has to do with skill, not luck. This ebook shows some of the trends and skills necessary to get VC funding.
Striking Out With VCs? from Mansueto Ventures
This ebook covers some alternatives you have if you’re not having any luck with VCs.
Three Keys to Obtaining Venture Capital from PricewaterhouseCoopers
Another ebook to help you understand the VC process and how to create a business plan with VCs in mind.
The Truth About Venture Capital from Entrepreneur Media
This ebook looks at how companies can get the ‘right’ kind of VCs and how to make a strategic plan to attract VC funding from the right people at the right time.
Fixing Venture Capital from ChangeThis
A great overview of what it takes to get VC funding, as well as what VCs are actually looking for.
Self-Selection and Advice in Venture Capital Finance from the University of St. Gallen
This ebook considers how VCs can get entrepreneurs to go through a process of self-selection by offering managerial support and appropriate contracts.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Venture Capital Financing Terms – Venture Capital Basics from Lumin Publishing
Another good overview of the entire VC process and how VCs decide which companies to finance.
Main Street VCs from Mansueto Ventures
Information about regional venture capital funds and their benefits as well as limitations.
Top 100 Venture Capital Firms from Entrepreneur Magazine
This free ebook contains a list of 100 venture capital firms that have given first-time fundings to companies in startup and early stages of development. It’s from 2006, and based on 2005 numbers, but should still be highly relevant.
Venture Capital: When You Need It, When You Don’t from Union Square Ventures