Venture Financing links:
Attorney Jacqueline Daunt writes an excellent overview of the venture capital process for new entrepreneurs. Highly recommended.
The full book online! A great read on the whole startup expericne, with detailed explanastions of the VC process.
An extremely helpful presentation on the money-raising process.
Useful information on valuation.
A vital web site for the new entrepreneur.
Uh, we all see a little too much of this...
This is an EXCELLENT document that provides a well-written overview of the process.
Why VC's don't like NDAs...
Somewhat wry but useful articles from Gerry Langeler, partner at Olympic Venture Partners.
A lighter view of venture capital investing.
Useful information about the venture capital and private equity world.
A robust overview of venture financing by Alan Salzman and John Doerr, including a sample term sheet.
Critical news sources:
Anybody involved with the venture funding process needs to be on the Venture Wire.
Simply the best.
If you want to appear really smart about upcoming technology, read this biweekly newsletter.
One of the great email newsletters.
Other general tools for executives:
Excellent site on compensation matters.
Monterey Investment Partners put together this simple 1-page form that will help you understand the critical aspects of VC investing.
Search patents and trademarks. An adjunct to the services of a good lawyer.
Market data and demographics
A big bunch of links.
Encyclopedia of subject matter experts and associations