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David Gladstone

American
Born 1947
David Gladstone is the author of "Venture Capital Investing," a foundational text in the Business & Economics category that addresses investment strategies and practices in the venture capital sector. The book serves as a practical guide for understanding how venture capital funds operate and how investors can evaluate opportunities in early-stage companies.
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Venture Capital Investing: The Complete Handbook for Investing in Small Private Businesses

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reader rating · 22 ratings

David Gladstone's Venture Capital Investing is a comprehensive reference handbook that reorients the lens of his earlier classic, Venture Capital Handbook, away from the entrepreneur seeking funding and toward the investor deploying it — covering everything from evaluating business proposals and management teams to assessing financial statements and building portfolio partnerships. This review is based on the book's contents and published reception, not hands-on application.

Reviewed Jul 4, 2026

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