Keys to the Vault: Lessons From the Pros on Raising Money and Igniting Your Business

by Keith J. Cunningham

If you have a great idea for a business but don't know what to do next, this book was written for you. Keys to the Vault will help you finance your idea, ignite your business, and beat the odds. It covers everything you need to know, from how professional investors think to the nitty-gritty of developing a solid business plan and choosing the right legal and capital structure for your business. If you need the formula for finding the money and building a successful business, you will find it in Keys to the Vault.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

360 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 9, 2006

Reviews

[Dylan Kennelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

INVALUABLE. If you've been thinking about starting a business and don't know where to go or are anxious about seeming inexperienced, this book is your bible.

Written in language easy enough that non-business oriented readers should have no issue with comprehension.

Learn about corporate structures, investor mindsets, legal liabilities and general tips of running a successful business through every stage of development.

This could be the key to the life you've always wanted.

[Mark Manderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting insights. This book is more based on how to find an investor than it is growing or igniting your business.
Top takeaways:
The Big Four:
1. Proof of marketplace demand.
2. A great and experienced management team.
3. Significant barriers to entry.
4. A healthy return for quantifiable and manageable risks.

[Wally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great if you’re looking for a VC

Great book if you are looking for a VC to grow your business. The concepts are great business principles and a lot to read if you are looking for operational information.

[Sebastian Mierau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love 'rich dad' Keith Cunningham. Very clear perspective on how to raise capital or sell your company.

[Cory Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great concepts on how to get a yes from investors. Also, learning hot to accept rejection.

[Ryan VanderLaan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Same Ol

It was an okay book. It is pretty much what you would get if you went to a local SCORE.

[Philipp Braukmann · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[Rick Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great perspective on how to think like investors and improve your skills for raising money

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well done handbook worthy of any business owner's time. This isn't filled with platitudes and obvious leadership ideas, it gives a thorough overview on investors, valuation and how to move your business forward.