Description
Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) have fueled the entrepreneurial ecosystem, which has developed as a pillar of economic growth and innovation. These investment vehicles are more than just financial tools; they are strategic facilitators that help startups at every stage of their journey, from conception to growth, management, and eventual exit. Venture Capital & Private Equity: Fueling Startup Growth and Management aims to provide a thorough grasp of the critical roles that VC and PE play in defining the startup landscape. The book begins with an introduction to venture capital and private equity, providing the groundwork and emphasizing the contrasts and synergies. It then delves into the VC and PE investment process, explaining how deals are identified, reviewed, and implemented. The Startup Funding Lifecycle chapter outlines the various funding stages, from seed and angel investments to growth-stage finance, and highlights the crucial role of investors at each level.
Managing Investments digs into the challenges of managing portfolios, assuring returns, and fostering positive investor-investor relationships. As startups develop, exit planning becomes increasingly important, and the Exit Strategies chapter delves into the subtleties of IPOs, acquisitions, and other exit methods. Private Equity and Venture Capital: Strategies, Sectors, and Emerging Trends also discusses emerging trends and sector-specific strategies, providing insights into investors' changing priorities, such as ESG factors and investments in emerging countries. The chapter on Venture Debt goes into great detail about this alternate funding method, which is becoming a popular complement to regular VC investments. Alternative Financing Models investigates novel mechanisms such as crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, and peer-to-peer lending that are changing the financial landscape for startups. Finally, Legal and Regulatory Aspects of VC/PE Investments investigates the legal frameworks, governance issues, and compliance requirements that are critical for sustainable investing operations.
This book is an excellent resource for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to expand their understanding of venture capital and private equity. It seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing both practical and theoretical insights.
As the world recognizes the transformative power of entrepreneurship, the role of venture capital and private equity will remain critical. This book provides a framework for understanding and utilizing these dynamics to drive growth and innovation in an ever-changing economic landscape.
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CHAPTER:01 |
INTRODUCTION TO VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY |
1-31 |
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2 |
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2 |
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10 |
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11 |
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12 |
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18 |
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18 |
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21 |
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31 |
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CHAPTER:02 |
THE VC AND PE INVESTMENT PROCESS |
32-64 |
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33 |
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33 |
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45 |
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50 |
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51 |
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CHAPTER:03 |
STARTUP FUNDING LIFECYCLE |
65-97 |
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66 |
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71 |
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83 |
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87 |
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95 |
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CHAPTER:04 |
MANAGING INVESTMENTS |
98-126 |
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99 |
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107 |
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113 |
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122 |
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125 |
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CHAPTER:05 |
EXIT STRATEGIES |
127-152 |
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128 |
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140 |
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143 |
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150 |
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CHAPTER:06 |
PRIVATE EQUITY AND VENTURE CAPITAL: STRATEGIES, SECTORS, AND EMERGING TRENDS |
153-184 |
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154 |
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154 |
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159 |
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167 |
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181 |
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CHAPTER:07 |
VENTURE DEBT |
185-198 |
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186 |
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189 |
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193 |
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CHAPTER:08 |
ALTERNATIVE FINANCING MODELS |
199-233 |
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200 |
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200 |
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229 |
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231 |
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CHAPTER:09 |
LEGAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS OF VC/PE INVESTMENTS |
234-249 |
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235 |
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235 |
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238 |
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240 |
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241 |
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247 |
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SUGGESTED READINGS & QUESTIONS |
250-253 |
Dr. Balagouda S. Patil
More than two decades of experience in Teaching, Research and Consultancy in the areas of Decentralized Governance and Planning, Rural Development, Marketing Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. I have spent considerable time in the area of economic research having policy implications. Started my career as Research Associate and worked closely with eminent economists at various economics research institutes of repute where I was part of many funded and sponsored research projects funded by various national and international agencies such as IDPAD Netherlands, Ford Foundation, Asian Development Bank, Govt. of India, Various Ministries of State governments and Local bodies. The Institutes I am associated with include Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research (CMDR) Dharwad, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. Also, served at various capacities including Professor, Director of B-Schools. Conducted several workshops, conferences and professional enrichment programmes for working executives both in private and public sectors. Published several research papers in reputed peer reviewed journals (WoS/ABDC/Scopus). Also, visiting professor at Mzumbe University, Tanzania.
Dr. Shiva Johri
Dr. Shiva Johri is a Seasoned Academician with a total of Fifteen Years of Teaching Experience. He was awarded D.Litt in Management Discipline in November 2021 From Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur & was awarded Ph.D. in Management from Barkatullah University Bhopal in 2013. He did his Post Graduation in management from K.J.Somaiya Institute of Management studies & Research, Mumbai having specialized in Finance. He is currently working as Dean Academics & Professor at Oriental College of Management, Bhopal M.P. He has taught Subjects in Finance & Management discipline like Working Capital management, International Financial management, Risk Management & Derivatives, Financial Engineering, Banking & Financial services, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Research Methodology, Quantitative Techniques in Management, Industrial Engineering& Management & Entrepreneurship etc. He has Several Certifications to his Credit & Has Authored Two Books, Chief Editor of Three Books & Several Book Chapters & Research Papers in Reputed Journals. He dedicatedly pursues work in academic discipline as means to serve the youth & society at Large.
