The Due Diligence Process in Health Care Venture Capital Investments

This 18-page research report written for entrepreneurial companies and their potential investors features the process of evaluating a health care company before initiating an investment. The different approaches to investing are identified as well as what to look for when valuing a company. From the first introductory meeting to reference checks, this report thoroughly examines each phase of due diligence. The report assists readers in identifying potential red flags and determining when these can be overcome and when they should be recognized as the deal breakers that they are, as well as how a conscientious approach to due diligence and the right executive team can enable the successful closure of a deal.

Other topics include:

• non-confidential business plan
• confidentiality agreements
• licensing IP
• market opportunity
• term sheets and their timelines
• pre-money valuation
• the negotiation process
• reference checks
• capitalization structure
• budgets
• competitive reviews
• protection of intellectual property
• freedom to operate assessment

This Executive Report is written by:

• Giovanni Ferrara, Managing Director, Burrill & Company - Preparing for Due Diligence
• Elaine V. Jones, Ph.D., Partner, EuclidSR Partners - Approaching a Health Care Investment

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