Fool's Gold?: The Truth Behind Angel Investing in America

by Scott A. Shane

Book Overview

The stereotype of the "angel investor" is a retired wealthy entrepreneur who sees potential, asks tough questions, takes a large stake, and in a few years makes a massive return in an IPO. This outsider fills the gap between the venture capitalist and the professional investor, swooping in with cash and expertise to bring dreams to fruition.

Unfortunately, Shane observes, this figure bears no relationship to reality. In Fool's Gold, he draws...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195331087
• ISBN13: 9780195331080
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"