Raising Venture Capital Finance in Europe: A Practical Guide for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Investors

European private equity investment reached 47 billion Euros in 2005, up 27% from 2004. Funds raised for private equity were 72 billion Euros, up 250% on the previous year, both figures being all time highs. Raising Venture Capital Finance in Europe provides business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors alike with a step-by-step approach to exploiting this market and funding new projects effectively. Written by Keith Arundale, an advisor and commentator on the European and US VC and private equity industry for over 20 years, the guide blends business experience with practical approaches to enable the reader to maximize the opportunities available. The book includes a series of eighteen real-life case studies from venture capitalists and entrepreneurs from around Europe, each filled with practical tips for successfully raising venture capital finance.