This book covers traditional venture capitalists as well informal "angel" investors.

It describes the venture business; the players and how much money is available. It discusses venturist's preferences and where to find them.

It provides profiles of typical angels and the kind of investments they make. It covers angel clusters and how they combine their skills to help companies grow. It also discusses corporate angels.

Readers are given hints on where to find angel investors.

Tips are given on negotiating a deal; the points to be discussed and the due diligence process.

Management fees are discussed; the delicate subject of control, restrictive and affirmative covenants, Term Sheets, Share Purchase Agreements, Investor Rights Agreements, the Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement, the No Shop Agreement and finally the Legal Agreement.

This book will help readers evaluate their chances of obtaining formal venture capital or investment from angels. It takes a realistic approach and will save readers a lot of time and effort in locating equity capital to start or grow their business.