The Business of Venture Capital
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The Business of Venture Capital
The definitive guide to building, managing, and scaling a venture capital firm
Now in its fourth edition, The Business of Venture Capital: Building a Venture Firm, Investing in Startups, and Driving Returns delivers human insight and wisdom that generative AI cannot replicate. Authors Mahendra Ramsinghani and Tim Hsia draw on decades of hands-on experience to explain the multiple facets of venture capital, from raising funds to structuring investments to evaluating exit strategies.
This updated edition features new coverage of global geographic trends in venture capital and comprehensively refreshed data examining ten-year, seven-year, and five-year investment cycles. The book walks readers through generating consistent returns, building portfolio management systems, and navigating the complex dynamics of limited partner and general partner relationships in today's evolving market landscape.
Readers will also find:
- Updated analysis of worldwide VC trends at the macro level, revealing what's happening in venture capital markets across different regions
- Practical guidance on fund formation, deal structuring, and portfolio construction drawn from the authors' combined experience investing in dozens of startups
- Insights into evaluating exit strategies including IPOs, SPACs, and strategic acquisitions based on real portfolio outcomes and current market conditions
- A framework for understanding investment cycles and timing decisions aligned with the typical six to seven year venture fund lifecycle
- Expert perspectives refined through speaking engagements, executive education programs, and contributions to leading technology and finance publications
Essential for aspiring and practicing venture capitalists, limited partners evaluating fund investments, entrepreneurs seeking to understand investor perspectives, and finance professionals transitioning into venture capital, The Business of Venture Capital provides an authoritative foundation for building a successful career in startup investing.
Series: Wiley Finance
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394365210
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 August 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 4th edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 0g
Pages: 800
About the Author
MAHENDRA RAMSINGHANI is the founder and managing partner of Secure Octane, a San Francisco-based seed stage fund. With investments in more than fifty companies, and multiple exits, he has operated as an LP, GP, and founder across the U.S., Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. He co-directs the venture capital executive education program at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the co-author of Startup Boards and The Resilient Founder.
TIM HSIA is the founder and managing partner of Context Ventures, a San Francisco-based early-stage fund focused on preseed founders. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served as a U.S. Army Officer with two deployments to Iraq and received the Bronze Star. Hsia has authored venture capital case studies at Stanford University.
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