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Gaming the System
Success in game development and knowing when to quit landed PopCap $22.5 million.

4 Common Venture Capital Myths
If you want to start strong, steer clear of these funding fantasies.

Break Down the VC Barrier
Landing investors takes a lot of persistence and a little luck. Here's how these entrepreneurs did it.

Get Your Answers Straight
When feedback from different investors is cloudy, go to each of them individually to gain clarity.

If At First You Do Succeed
Solvate's founder closed its Series A round with a VC firm that had passed on his previous venture--and regretted it.

Are Venture Capitalists Becoming More Adventurous?
VC funding seemingly stabilizes for most of the tech sector.

Ex-Googler Launching $5 Million VC Fund
Chris Sacca goes from angel investor and Google employee to venture capitalist.

Raising Funding in a Harsh Environment
4 things you can do to get venture capitalists to take notice of your startup.

7 Tips to Score VC Cash
Venture capitalists tell us what it takes to win funding in this environment.

Who's Getting VC Now?
A startup that helps businesses track consumers' phone purchases gets funding even sooner than its founders expected.

From T-Shirt Salesman to TV Icon
As he prepares to put small business in the spotlight, reality TV titan Mark Burnett reflects on his own entrepreneurial journey.

How to Not Get Fired
Being the CEO of a venture-backed company risky. Here's how to keep your job.

Lines of Communication
Should you let your employees talk directly to your VCs?

The Venture Capital Infusions
Federal incentives mean more money for VC firms--but what do they mean for you?

Greasing FreeWheel
An internet advertising technology company gets big bucks.

In the Know?
The inside scoop on what should and shouldn't be shared with your VC.

Is Your VC Into You?
Know how to discern whether your VC gets it or if it's time to look for financing elsewhere.

Closing a Startup Financing Deal
Smart advice from a money pro on just how to get that deal done--and your money in the bank.

Speaking From Experience
Women navigating the VC process reveal their errors and offer advice for procuring investment dollars.

Pursuing Venture Capital
Determine whether you're a good candidate for institutional VC funding.

10 Lies VCs Know You're Telling
In the quest for capital, many entrepreneurs stretch the truth. One venture capitalist calls them out.

Dissecting an Entrepreneurial Success
What factors can help you land the funding your growing company needs? Our expert reveals the six critical elements that netted capital for one new venture.

VCs Want in on Your Hot New Company
The latest VC trend: Early stage investing is on the rise.

Picking the Brains of Venture Capitalists
What do venture capitalists really look for in entrepreneurs? What are some big mistakes they see entrepreneurs making? We asked them these, and other, important questions.

Can You Really Land Venture Capital?
Our raising money expert takes a look at the current state of VC funding to give you the straight facts about your chances of attracting capital.

Spelling Out Your Funding Terms
Negotiating a VC investment can be tricky. So does it pay to spell out your terms to potential investors from the get-go?

Institutional Venture Capital
VC funding isn't always easy to obtain and and you'll have to give up equity, but when you're a high-growth company with high-financing needs, it can be your best bet.

How to Get Investors for Your Startup
Raise the money you need by proving to investors that you've done your homework and are willing to sacrifice.

How to Attract VC Investors
Take a sneak peek into the minds of some top VC investors to find out what they really look for in a "fundable" business.

Know When to Take the Money
Have an offer for funding but think you can get more? When it comes to raising money, being overly confident can hurt you.

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