The ABCs of Venture Capital

From A to Z, this playful alphabet book turns the wild world of venture capital into a story kids can enjoy and grown-ups will instantly recognize.

Each letter introduces a core concept of the startup ecosystem, from Angel Investors and Burn Rates to Unicorns and Zoom Pitches. Along the way, young readers will meet Founders chasing dreams, General Partners writing checks, and Hockey Stick Charts that every VC loves to see. With simple language, witty nods to pitch deck culture, and a tour through Cap Tables, Term Sheets, and the elusive eXit Multiple, it is a fast, fun read that doubles as a surprisingly sharp primer on how venture capital really works.

Covering 26 essential topics including Equity, Deal Flow, J-Curves, Key Metrics, Moats, Network Effects, IPOs, Runway, Seed Rounds, and more, this is the alphabet book Silicon Valley never knew it needed.

Perfect as a gift for VCs, startup founders, operators, and anyone who has ever sat through a quarterly report or sweated over pre-money valuation, this is an ABCs book with just enough truth to make you laugh.