Venture Capital 101

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Venture Capital 101

Yet another Extremely Valuable Entrepreneurial Resource

A Billsnow.com original document. Realizing early stage entrepreneurs often have many misconceptions about venture capital, I put together this very handy introductory look at the world of venture capital. In sixty jam packed and easy to read pages, Venture Capital 101 shatters venture capital myths, and believe it or not, uses Keith Richard's guitar tuning as a paradigm to:

Dispel the many myths and misconceptions about venture capital.
Better position the entrepreneur for successful venture capital raises by 1) identifying the characteristics venture capitalists find attractive and 2) providing a framework for when and how to raise venture capital.
Demonstrate venture capital is not a stamp of approval. The entrepreneur can build a successful company without raising venture capital. In other words, there is no shame in aspiring to build a company that is not “venture worthy.”
Teach the entrepreneur when to "cut bait." Dump bad ideas and save time and money trying to raise venture capital for deals that are not venture worthy.

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The best money you'll ever invest in learning about venture capital

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Groups that link to Venture Capital 101, refer it to others, or say nice things about it:

Arch Development Partners

Cayenne Consulting

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center

Chicago Pacific Capital Partners

Chippewa Valley Angel Investors Network

Dreamscape Global

Illinois Coalition

Mason Wells

National Association of Seed and Venture Funds

Sound Point Ventures

Toronto Venture Group and Toronto Angel Group

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