Directory of Venture Capital

In a rapidly changing world, new opportunities abound. But it takes more than just a good idea and entrepreneurial talent to exploit those opportunities. Among other things, it takes money—usually more money than an entrepreneur can raise from family, friends, banks, and other traditional sources. But where do you find the kind of investors who can make the difference between just starting a business and creating a thriving enterprise, between holding your own and capturing significant market share, and even between growing rich and going broke? The Directory of Venture Capital!

Up-to-date, detailed, and complete, the Directory of Venture Capital is an essential resource for planning an intelligent, targeted search for capital. The synthesis of extensive research on the nation's venture capital firms and Small Business Investment Corporations, this book includes 630 of the most active players, along with valuable information such as:

• Main office and satellite addresses
• Names of key contacts and partners
• Type and size of investment sought
• Geographic and industry preference
• Company life stage preference
• Fund size—and much more

In addition to the directory of venture firms, authors Catherine Lister and Thomas Harnish offer a gold mine of insider tips about what venture capitalists want and how they operate. And, with the help of two highly respected law firms, they offer sample venture deal closing documents and demystify many of the typical terms and conditions.

A diskette version of the directory is available from the authors. It can be loaded easily into your computer, allowing you to conduct your own custom search for venture capital quickly.