Start-up guide for the technopreneur financial planning, decision making, and negotiating from incubation to exit
"This book serves as a thought-provoking guide that helps tech entrepreneurs avoid the dangers inherent in business start-ups in general and the treacherous realm of venture capital in particular. This book is the ideal reference for anyone who wants to overcome the challenges of running a star...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Singapore :
Wiley
2013.
Singapore : 2013. |
| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Gale eBooks
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627706506719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Start-Up Guide for the Technopreneur: Financial Planning, Decision Making, and Negotiating from Incubation to Exit; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Overview of the Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Finance for Start-Ups 101; Fundraising Stages; Prefunding Period; Seed Funding Stage; Series A Funding Stage; Series B Funding Stage; Risk/Return; Types of Funding; Private Equity; Debt Funding; Alternative Types of Funding; Public Funding; Incubator/Accelerator Programs; Capital Structure; Intellectual Property; Valuation; Asset-Based Valuation Models; Pro Forma-Based Valuation Models
- Comparable-Based Valuation Models Strategic-Based Valuation; Exit Strategy; Summary; Chapter 2: Know Your Investors; KYI #1: Their Primary Objective Is to Make Money; KYI #2: There Are Many Types of Investors, Each with Different Expectations and Capabilities; Types of Investors; Investment Criteria; KYI #3: Prospective Investors Are Looking for Success Traits; Skin in the Game; Innovation; Defined Target Market; Value Proposition; Commercial Viability; Risk Mitigation Factors; Burn Rates; Strength of Management; Use of Funds; Traction; KYI #4: Money Is Not Enough; Know the Space
- Nonfinancial Advantages Alignment of Interests; Issues of Control; Summary; Chapter 3: Business Planning from a Strategic Financial Perspective; Value of a Business Plan; Composition of a Business Plan; Executive Summary; Defined Problem and Solution; Product/Service; Value Proposition; Marketing Plan; Management Team; Strategic Partners; Operational and Expansion Plan; Company Objectives; Current Positioning and Traction; Risk Factors; Financials; Exit Strategy; Business Plan Customization; Marketing Plan; Operational and Expansion Plan; Company Objectives; Financials; Exit Strategy
- Business Plan Rudiments Summary; Chapter 4: Financial Planning for Maximizing Returns; Importance of Having a Financial Plan; Assistance in Overall Business Planning; Ensuring the Health and Integrity of Capital Structure; Determining Sufficient Funding Amounts; Securing Funding in a Timely Manner; Securing Funds on the Most Favorable Terms; Determining Appropriate Responses to New Challenges and Opportunities; Instilling Discipline and Maintain Focus; Maximizing ROI upon Execution of Exit Strategy; Formulating a Financial Strategy; Financial Objectives; FREE; FREE Measurement Tools
- Financial Plan Composition Rules of Thumb; Summary; Chapter 5: Successful Fundraising; Planning Funding Presentations; Prospectus Materials; Executive Summary; Business Plan; Funding Proposal; Private Placement Memorandum; Shareholder Letter; Technology Brief; Demonstrations; Market Trends and Research Report; Other Miscellaneous Prospectus Materials; Different Types of Presentations; Elevator Pitch; Lobby (PowerPoint) Pitch; Conference Room Pitch (Formal Presentation); Summary; Chapter 6: Becoming a Formidable Negotiator; Prenegotiations; Letter of Intent; Nondisclosure Agreement
- KYI Research and Inquiries
