1.Why do investors prefer proprietary deals? Why would an entrepreneur or a seller prefer these deals?
2. What are the key points to include in a pitch to a potential investor?
3. What are the channels for an investor to seek out an investment opportunity?
4. How does an entrepreneur find an investor?
5. Why might an investor prefer a CEO who had failed in the past?
6. Why would a general partner want to do most of the reference checks himself?
7. Why would an entrepreneur backed by a top-tier firm be more likely to start another venture?
8. Give three reasons why a private equity firm would syndicate a deal. How do the reasons differ for VC and buyout firms?(confine your answer to venture capital)