Learning about Deal Structures

Hey WSO,

Can you suggest resources for soon-to-be associates that would like to learn about deal structuring?

For context: I will soon be leaving my role as an industry team IB analyst and starting my MM PE associate program in two months. I have been reaching out to my network to see how I can hit the ground running come start date. A few folks have suggested that learning about deal structuring would be helpful, but did not have any specific resources in mind. Any specific or non specific suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

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Thank you. It looks like "Venture Deals: Be Smarter than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist" is his most popular. Maybe I will check that one out.

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