Invest to Exit - A pragmatic strategy for Angel and Venture Capital investors

Dr. Tom McKaskill

Breakthrough Publications, 2009, Australia. (279 pages, 1.9 MB)


Investors in early stage ventures need to focus on strategic exits if they are to achieve a high return on their investments. This book explains the characteristics of strategic value, how the investor should negotiate the investment and how they should manage the process to a strategic trade sale. The book includes a very detailed discussion on the problems of high growth ventures, the unrealistic expectations associated with IPOs and the advantages of investing in strategic value ventures.


Testimonials:

"This book is a must read for the Angel Investors who wish to have profitable exits."
John Mactaggart, Chairman, Australian Association of Angel Investors

" Every entrepreneur seeking to work with outside investors should first stop, read Invest to Exit, and then proceed."
John May, Chair Emeritus, Angel Capital Association, USA

"Tom McKaskill's insights into the 'art of the exit' provide a great roadmap for all Angel and Venture Capital investors. "
Joe Platnick, Pasadena Angels, USA

"This is a valuable read for the first time entrepreneur or investor, as well as for those of us with more experience."
Jordan Green, Founder/Chairman Melbourne Angels,
Co-Founder/Deputy Chairman Australian Association of Angel Investors

"Invest to Exit is a must read for the Investor looking to maximize their returns from their private equity investments."
Andrew Loch, Chair Gold Coast Angels, CEO of the Gold Coast Innovation Centre

"This book emphasizes tactics-backed strategy and focuses the reader on drawing the narrowest line between an investable exit and the present."
Matt Yallop, Repertoire Management, New Zealand

"In my view, the book should be compulsory reading for all entrepreneurs and inventors who should work through the book before fronting investors. "
Ergad Gold - Principal and Executive Director, Momentum Investment Group

"This is compelling reading for investor and companies alike as they work collaboratively to achieve a superior result when they sell."
Greg Sitters, Sparkbox Investments Limited, New Zealand

"Tom is undoubtedly one of the foremost thinkers on what it takes to achieve strategic value in a business. I strongly recommend Tom's latest book for all investors looking to profit from a strategic value mindset."
Barry Palte, CEO EQ Capital, Australia