The Young VC's Handbook

The Young VC's Handbook is a tactical guide aimed at individuals entering the venture capital industry. Written by Sakib Jamal, an early-stage investor at Crossbeam Venture Partners, the book describes itself as addressing unwritten rules and practical knowledge that new venture capitalists would benefit from understanding before beginning the role. Its stated goal is to demystify aspects of the profession that are not typically covered in formal training or academic settings.

The book's content was crowdsourced from more than 50 contributors and spans a range of VC-related subjects including sourcing deals, evaluating founders, conducting due diligence, writing investment memos, understanding term sheets and cap table dynamics, winning competitive deals, growth investing, and managing relationships with limited partners. The book also addresses how modern technology tools can assist venture capital professionals in their day-to-day work.

Sakib Jamal is described as the first employee at Crossbeam Venture Partners, where he has led more than 15 investments and holds board positions on behalf of the firm. He has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Crain's New York Business 20 in their 20's list, according to the publisher description. No additional biographical details beyond these points are provided in the available materials.

The book is available in print and Kindle formats, with the Kindle sample reported to contain a full list of contributing authors. According to the publisher, all proceeds from sales are directed to the JAAGO Foundation, an organization focused on supporting underprivileged children in accessing primary school education in Bangladesh.