Historical exploration of the venture capital (VC) industry. This book details the key players, their impact on the industry, and how VC has impacted innovation and economic growth.

Biography of Georges Doriot, the visionary who helped invent venture capital. It follows his path from banker to Harvard Business School professor, U.S. Army brigadier general during WWII, and founder of American Research and Development Corporation (ARDC)—one of the first, and then the only publicly traded, venture capital firms. Doriot pioneered the model of connecting inventors with both capital and guidance, battled the SEC over stock options and valuations, helped spawn VC firms like Greylock Partners, and ultimately sold ARDC.

A technical guide to how venture capital works, written by Scott Kupor of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. Drawing on personal experience and investor perspectives, Kupor offers practical advice on pitching, negotiating term sheets, and building strong VC relationships—while revealing how venture capitalists think. For founders considering raising venture capital, it’s an invaluable playbook for understanding the rules before you step on the court.