{"product_id":"9781394365210","title":"The Business of Venture Capital Building a Venture Firm, Investing in Startups, and Driving Returns","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiley Finance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Business of Venture Capital\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Venture Firm, Investing in Startups, and Driving Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMahendra Ramsinghani | Tim Hsia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Corporate Finance \/ Venture Capital\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to building, managing, and scaling a venture capital firm\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its fourth edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Venture Capital: Building a Venture Firm, Investing in Startups, and Driving Returns\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated analysis of worldwide VC trends at the macro level, revealing what's happening in venture capital markets across different regions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on fund formation, deal structuring, and portfolio construction drawn from the authors' combined experience investing in dozens of startups \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsights into evaluating exit strategies including IPOs, SPACs, and strategic acquisitions based on real portfolio outcomes and current market conditions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA framework for understanding investment cycles and timing decisions aligned with the typical six to seven year venture fund lifecycle \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert perspectives refined through speaking engagements, executive education programs, and contributions to leading technology and finance publications \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential for aspiring and practicing venture capitalists, limited partners evaluating fund investments, entrepreneurs seeking to understand investor perspectives, and finance professionals transitioning into venture capital, \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Venture Capital\u003c\/i\u003e provides an authoritative foundation for building a successful career in startup investing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAHENDRA RAMSINGHANI\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eStartup Boards\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Resilient Founder\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIM HSIA\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394365210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605046157452,"sku":"9781394365210","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394365210","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}