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Title:
Done Deals - Venture Capitalists Tell Their Stories
Review:
This book is an interesting summary of the world of US venture capital, told from the viewpoint of individuals in the industry. It is informative, but not entirely satisfactory as it does not explore the theory and scope of venture capital as an industry and what makes it tick. Rather, it looks at individuals' stories and gives a personal look at their and their companies' investment strategies and the subsequent successes and failures.
The book is organised into five sections chronologically and also geographically, each section focusing on a major theme in the US venture capital industry.
The first section explores the industry's beginnings in business investments by wealthy families. The second section focuses on the current industry boom, which has been fuelled by the demand for tech stocks. The next two sections look at East Coast and West Coast firms and highlight the key differences between them. And the final section looks at what the future of the industry might hold.
The technique used is of a series of interviews with some of the most influential current players in the US venture capital industry, in most of the major firms and looking at some of the most successful technology deals such as Yahoo! and Amazon.com.
For the novice looking for an overview of what the venture capital industry is and how it functions, the book will be a disappointment. For the industry insider, looking for insight into the minds of the most successful US venture capitalists, it should be a fascinating read.
Free Pint Reviewer:
Drosten Fisher works as a Research Associate for Impact Plus plc. Founded in 1990, Impact Plus is one of the fastest growing management consultancies in the UK and Ireland. It is Impact Plus' mission to make a positive impact on the business of our clients. We have an enviable reputation for delivering independent, practical, value-for-money advice. Impact Plus has offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Dublin and has delivered in virtually every market sector. Impact Plus is also a principal member of E-I Consulting Group, with access to 1,800 consultants in 75 offices worldwide. http://www.impactplus.co.uk
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