Fundraising & Finance
Raising capital, understanding term sheets, and managing startup finances
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Get Scalable
Ryan Deiss
The operating system your business needs to run and scale without you. Deiss provides systems and frameworks for establishing processes that enable companies to function and expand independently of owner involvement.
Venture Deals
Brad Feld
Be smarter than your lawyer and venture capitalist. Feld and Mendelson explain term sheets, valuations, and the mechanics of venture capital in plain English.
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
Scott Kupor
Venture capital and how to get it. A16Z Managing Partner Scott Kupor provides an insider's guide to how VCs think, what they look for, and how to pitch.
The Art of Startup Fundraising
Alejandro Cremades
Pitching investors, negotiating the deal, and everything else entrepreneurs need to know. A comprehensive guide to the fundraising process from start to finish.
Term Sheets & Valuations
Alex Wilmerding
A line-by-line look at the intricacies of term sheets and valuation. Wilmerding breaks down every clause and explains what it means for founders.
Mastering the VC Game
Jeffrey Bussgang
A venture capital insider reveals how to get from start-up to IPO. Bussgang, who has been on both sides, shares how VCs think and what they look for.
Angel
Jason Calacanis
How to invest in technology startups. Calacanis shares his journey from broke blogger to one of the most successful angel investors, with lessons for both investors and founders.
Profit First
Mike Michalowicz
Transform your business from a cash-eating monster to a money-making machine. Michalowicz presents a simple system for ensuring your business is always profitable.
Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Karen Berman
What you really need to know about the numbers. Berman and Knight explain financial statements, metrics, and analysis in terms any entrepreneur can understand.
The Intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham
The definitive book on value investing. Graham's classic teaches the principles of sound investing that have influenced generations of investors, including Warren Buffett.
Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!
Greg Crabtree
Four keys to unlock your business potential. Crabtree cuts through financial complexity to show entrepreneurs the few numbers that really matter.