Resources to learn about deal structuring

Have been briefed that this is an area that I’ll be quizzed on in an interview, does anyone know where is a good place to get a base understanding of deal structuring? Any videos, articles etc would be appreciated.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some resources to build a solid understanding of deal structuring:

  1. Books:

    • Venture Deals by Brad Feld: A comprehensive guide to understanding venture capital deal structuring.
    • The Business of Venture Capital by Mahendra Ramsinghani: Offers insights into deal structuring, value creation, and exit strategies.
  2. Web Resources:

    • Term Sheet (previously edited by Dan Primack at Fortune, now at Axios): Great for understanding deal terms and structures.
    • Blogs like Fred Wilson's AVC, Bill Gurley's Abovethecrowd, and Paul Graham's essays provide insights into deal-making and structuring.
  3. Training Materials:

    • WSO's Venture Capital Bootcamp: Covers cap table modeling, term sheets, and other essential deal structuring concepts.
    • WSO's Private Equity Master Package: Includes LBO modeling and deal process insights, which can be helpful for structuring knowledge.
  4. Other Recommendations:

    • Overview papers from law firms explaining pros/cons of different deal structures targeted at non-expert audiences.
    • First Round Review and Benedict Evans' blog for additional industry insights.

These resources should give you a strong foundation to tackle deal structuring questions in your interview. Good luck!

Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/venture-capital/best-venture-capital-resources-to-prep-for-an-interview?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/how-to-prepare-for-restructuring-technical-questions?customgpt=1, Consulting (and Finance) Interview Prep materials content drop (Updated Link), Case Prep, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/real-estate/walk-me-through-a-deal-you-worked-on-interview-question?customgpt=1

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