Financing entrepreneurial companies

The techniques to finance a young, high growth company differ from those available for mature or established companies. They often lack equity to pursue their growth opportunities, while bank financing is not an option given the high level of risk and the unavailability of tangible assets as collateral.

This book is intended to help entrepreneurs in their search for (equity) finance; it will help them to understand what financial intermediaries look for and understand the language of the financial world.

Financial planning, company valuation, contracting issues and deal structuring are explained theoretically and with case studies. Different types of investors, with opportunities and threats, are discussed. The working of business angels and of venture capital companies is explained.