What are the best books / resources on venture capital? 💰

Question

I'm starting my own company and don't have any experience talking to VCs or negotiating co-founder equity. What books or other resources would you recommend?

Michael Deng · Accepted Answer

This is a very useful book for learning about venture capital as an aspiring entrepreneur!

Christopher Podlaski · Answer

Hands down one of the best and most entertaining ways to learn the how, what, and why of VC.

Ross Rojek · Answer

Great book, lots of good examples, and easy to read and use.

I interviewed the authors (Evan Baehr and Evan Loomis) for my Startup Book Buzz podcast here if you're interested in some more info.

http://startupbookbuzz.podbean.com/e/evan-baehr-evan-loomis/

Answer

Get in the correct mindset and play the game right. Goes into the real and primal reasons investors fund companies.

Mostafa Younis · Answer

For me, it comes after the Venture Deals, This book is too useful in understanding both sides of the game, motives, drivers and behaviors.

Saul Fleischman · Answer

I've read it twice, it's the bible. Better yet, take the free VD course. https://kfatechstars.novoed.com/kfa-venture-deals-fall17 < this is in progress, but they repeat it.

Mohammed Rafy · Answer

One of the successful Silicon Vally investor Jason Calacanis shares his experience in the book.

SilverSurfer · Answer

A free daily newsletter about the VC industry across the globe.

Mostafa Younis · Answer

For me, it comes after the Venture Deals, This book is too useful in understanding both sides of the game, motives, drivers and behaviors.