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Big Investors Are Helping Trippy Go the Distance
BY Gwen Moran
Backed by author Tim Ferriss, singer Jason Mraz and Randi Zuckerberg, Trippy lets you tap the wisdom of your social network for in-the-know recommendations. DVD Pick for Tech Startups: 'Something Ventured'
BY Peter S. Cohan
Trying to figure out how Silicon Valley really works? This documentary, recently released on DVD, offers plenty of insight into Apple, Intel and the money guys who bet on them. What Facebook's IPO Debacle Means for Startup Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
The disastrous Facebook initial public offering isn't likely to damp venture-capital interest in tech startups. What Investors Really Want to Hear in Your Pitch
BY Sam Hogg
A good concept is one thing, but investors are more likely to consider these three criteria -- and they can make or break your pitch 3 Things You Must Know Before Pitching Investors
BY Catherine Clifford
Consider these tips before you seek funding for your startup, whether from angel investors or VCs. Silicon Valley VCs Perk Up
BY Catherine Clifford
Inspired by new waves of technology developments and blockbuster deals, VCs are feeling better at the start of 2012. Venture Capital: Fewer Deals, Fewer Dollars
BY Catherine Clifford
For the third quarter in a row, the market for venture capital shrank, continuing a long-term trend in the industry. How a Pile of Student Debt Inspired a Venture-Backed Startup
BY Gwen Moran
ReadyForZero racked up $4.5 million in funding to help consumers pay their bills. What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Late-Stage Venture-Capital Investors
BY Gwen Moran
If you're looking to scale up one day, it will pay to know now about how late-stage investing works. Tech Exec's Family Inspires a Senior-Care Business
BY Gwen Moran
Using easy-to-understand technology, Independa helps seniors stay well on their own. For Tech Startups, the U.S. -- Not China -- Is the Place to Launch
BY Peter S. Cohan
For those interested in catering to Chinese customers, it helps to have ties to America. What's Hot in Venture Capital in 2012
BY Colleen DeBaise
New York investors make predictions as to which sectors will receive funding in the coming year. How Entrepreneurs with Social Vision Secured Venture Capital
BY Gwen Moran
VCs help sharpen Warby Parker's focus on the eyeglass industry. How CouchSurfing Got its Start, and Landed VC Millions
BY Gwen Moran
Four entrepreneurs find more than pocket change in their couch.Play Video Insights: On Seeking Venture Capital (Video)
Venture investor Guy Kawasaki talks about the types of businesses most likely to interest fellow VCs.The Best Bar to . . . Rub Elbows With a VC: Tom & Jerry's
BY Matt Villano
This popular dive bar in Manhattan attracts its share of venture investors scouting startup talent. Venture Capital in Reverse: The Business Idea First, Then the Entrepreneur
BY Gwen Moran
A Kansas City firm turns the traditional VC funding model on its head and captures new opportunities. An Early Investor in iTunes and Pandora Shares His Views on the Direction of the Music Business
BY Gwen Moran
An early investor in iTunes and Pandora weighs in on what makes an online music company a hit. How a Company Aiding Nonprofits Secured Venture Capital
BY Gwen Moran
A new way for small nonprofits to tap into big audiences and raise awareness and exposure online. Y Combinator's Paul Graham on Why Some Companies Get His Cash and Others Don't
BY Jennifer Wang
Paul Graham spills: Why some companies get his cash and others don't A Smarter Way to Buy and Sell Tickets Gets Venture Capital Funding
BY Gwen Moran
SeatGeek's engine for predicting ticket pricing in the secondary market attracts a $1 million VC infusion.The Three Questions Venture Capital Investors Will Ask
BY Kate Lister
You'll still have to convince venture capitalists that your brilliant inventions aren't a waste of time. Venture Capital: It's Not Just for Startups
BY Susan Schreter
Don't overlook this resource if you're trying to expand or grow your business. Venture Funding, One Dollar at a Time
BY Jason Ankeny
MicroVentures connects startups with angel investors. The Voices of Venture Capital
BY Gwen Moran
4 leading venture capitalists offer their takes on the ups and downs of VC investment, what captures their attention and the best ways to seek out VC money.The Investor as Visual Learner
BY Brad Feld
For maximum impact and interest, give potential investors something to play with.Ads by Google
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