Fast growth costs a lot of money. That is why many startups seek financial investment sooner or later. But where to start? In this book, Sjoerd Mol and Thomas Mensink cover the whole process end-toend, from getting investor-ready to fundraising, negotiating with investors, and finally: the exit.

They explain the business model of venture capital investors, how they assess startups, the best approach to fundraising, and how to arrive at an optimal term sheet. In short: everything you need to kn...

This new book of investor Harm de Vries and VC lawyers Menno van Loon and Sjoerd Mol, who together have been involved in hundreds of venture capital transactions, explains all of the most common clauses used in VC deals. It includes many examples, as well as negotiation tips for both entrepreneurs and investors and a full termsheet template as annex. Furthermore, the book explains the economics behind the deal terms, which makes them easier to understand. The result is a practical guide to ve...