The Little Book of Venture Capital Investing · Empowering Economic Growth and Investment Portfolios

A little book full of enormous value for novices and seasonedventure capitalists alike After having been thrown for a loop by the bursting of the techbubble more than a decade ago, the venture capital industrysuddenly has come roaring back to life over the past two years. In2011 alone, more than $7.5 billion in venture capital wasinvested--representing more than a 19% increase overthe previous year--in more than 966 companies. A majorityof these companies reside in the life sciences, Internet, andalternative energy sectors.

In today's weak job market, VC is more important than ever, since financing new tech, alternative energy, media, and othersmall to mid-sized companies is vital to creating new jobs. Writtenby Lou Gerken, a noted international authority on venture capitaland alternative investments, this book tells you everything youneed to know about the venture capital industry's important role inenhancing economic growth and employment. It is also the perfect goto primer on making venture capital investments to enhanceportfolio returns.

Highly accessible explanations of the ins and outs of venturecapital for would-be investors and experienced VCs

Highlights the historical VC track record, and offers expertadvice and guidance on venture capital exposure, investmentoptions, sourcing opportunities and due diligence

Provides proven strategies for successful investment selection, timing, monitoring, and exiting for optimum returns

Features endorsements from luminaries of the VC world, including Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers co-founder FrankCaulfield, and Dr. Art Laffer, among others