Hey! In this video, I talk about the different ways venture capital investors find startups to invest in, or in other words, how they source deal flow. This is a question I get asked a lot, particularly by people who are interested in a career in VC.
I cover a number of deal flow sources in the video, including both inbound deal flow and outbound deal flow. So if you’ve ever wondered how VCs go about finding the next tech unicorn, this video is for you! I’d love to hear your views and questions… please reach out in the comments section of the video.
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Recommended reading if you want to learn more about Venture Capital:
Venture Deals – https://amzn.to/3eYqf6I – this book provides a brilliant summary of the VC deal process (including the term sheet) and will give you a great foundation to build on. I’d recommend this as a valuable intro to VC!
Secrets of Sand Hill Road – https://amzn.to/3EYKHzh – written by Scott Kupor, Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, this book gives some key insights into how VC actually works and how leading VCs make investment decisions.
Wanting – https://amzn.to/3mVoZpl – a thought-provoking book about why people want what they want. Although not directly focused on VC, I found this book to be extremely valuable in understanding why certain startups are successful and why VCs invest the way they do.
Zero to One – https://amzn.to/3zBvIKw – a must read if you’re interested in venture and entrepreneurship. Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal, Palantir and Founders Fund, as well as the first outside investor in Facebook) shares insights on how to find value in the startup world and build a world-leading company.
The Lean Startup – https://amzn.to/3t4t6n0 – perhaps the most popular book for entrepreneurs today, The Lean Startup provides a new approach to building a startup and in my opinion is a must-read for anyone interested in VC.
21 lessons for the 21st century – https://amzn.to/3t82JMS – a thought-provoking book focused on the key challenges we must navigate as we explore the future. Includes powerful ideas that I think are helpful for anyone building a view on what the future might look like!
Negotiating Rationally – https://amzn.to/3HAl09O – my favourite book on negotiation. I’d recommend this book as a useful tool for people wanting to learn how to more effectively negotiate in daily life, as well as for anyone finding themselves in VC deal negotiations.
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