Third party research
Go4Venture aims to promote and encourage original thinking as well as the candid sharing of experience among participants of the technology ecosystem. The various papers and articles below represent fine examples of concise briefings taking a fresh view on a variety of industry topics.
If you have produced or know of a document which you believe is worth sharing with other industry players, please email it to info@go4venture.com.
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Adam Hale, Russell Reynolds Associates, London, UK - March 2005
A provocative analysis measuring how little management depth we have in the European software industry. |
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Computerwire, London, UK - November 2005
An interesting case study demonstrating why valuation is an art rather than a science. |
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Steve Bird, Focus Ventures, Palo Alto, CA - July 2005
A reasoned argument as to why VC industry returns are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few funds. |
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External information sources
| BVCA |
News and reference documents from the British Venture Capital Association
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| EVCA |
News from the European Venture Capital Association
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| VentureSource |
Facts and figures on current venture capital activity
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AltAssets
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Private equity industry news and information |
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| J4B |
Comprehensive database of UK government grant and loan schemes for growing businesses
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| Tom's Law |
Library containing a wide variety of free legal reference documents for UK entrepreneurs
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| Onecle |
Free library of reference business contracts
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| Recommended books |
Useful titles for technology entrepreneurs and investors
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