Venture Capital
Is Your VC Into You?
BY Brad Feld
Know how to discern whether your VC gets it or if it's time to look for financing elsewhere.Speaking From Experience
BY Eve Gumpel
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
BY Guy Kawasaki
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.Venture Capitalists See Potential in Green Businesses
BY David Worrell
VC firms across the country are seeing green in the growing number of environmentally friendly products and companies.Picking the Brains of Venture Capitalists
BY James Park
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
BY David Worrell
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.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.Non-Tech Businesses Can Get VC, Too
BY David Worrell
Think venture capital is only for the high-tech crowd? Think again. Your low-tech company might be just what VCs are looking for.Stalking the Wily Investor
When it comes to pitching your company to potential investors, this venture capital straight-shooter offers seven wise suggestions.The True Costs of Raising Money
You probably don't have a clue what it really costs to raise the capital you need to fund your business. This expert spells it out for you.Are You Distracted by Your Fundraising Efforts?
In the race to raise money, don't forget you also have a business to run. It may just pay to hire an expert intermediary to help you secure growth capital.What to Know Before You Try to Raise Capital
BY David Newton
Don't meet with potential investors until you've taken these five important steps.The Big Guns
BY David Worrell
Getting corporate investors on your side can certainly boost your business. Learn how corporate VCs think-and how to set your sights on landing one.Dividing Equity Between Founders and Investors
BY Stever Robbins
How to figure out who gets what percentage of the business when investors come on boardInstitutional Venture Capital
If your company has potential for rapid growth, institutional venture capital could be for you.Bonus Round
BY David Worrell
Taking on some venture debt after a round of VC can give you more bang for your buck.Tell Me No Secrets
BY David Worrell
You may be turning VCs off if you're asking them to sign a nondisclosure agreement.No Mercy
BY C. J. Prince
Are VCs sucking the life out of your business? Maybe you're better off without them.Been There, Done That
BY Joshua Kurlantzick
Growing an entrepreneurial empire? Turn to the big names in business if you need help.Can Startups Get Venture Capital?
BY Cliff Ennico
VC money for startups is scarce, but here's one group that hopes to change that.Answering the Call
BY Mark Henricks
Trust corporations to know when the VC game is ready for new players.Worth the Price You Pay?
BY Art Beroff
If your search for venture capital feels like it's getting out of hand, maybe you don't need their money after all.Ads by Google
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