Startup funding
BY Vanessa Richardson
FundersClub helps facilitate financing in early-stage companies for small investors who want to make small investments. For Financing and Mentorship, Would You Forgo Future Income?
New funding platforms are eager to ply you with capital and other resources in exchange for a cut of your future success. See if these services are right for you. Kickstarter's Rising Competition: Crowdfunding Alternatives to Donation-Based Sites
BY Larry Baker and Charlie Tribbett
The JOBS Act may soon go into effect, but young entrepreneurs don't need to wait to look for investors in the crowd. 5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed Kickstarter Campaign
BY Ryon Lane
YogoSport founder Ryon Lane offers advice to young entrepreneurs about how to make your Kickstarter project a success. Ken and Ben Lerer Share Their Top 5 Secrets to Success for Young Entrepreneurs
BY Andrea Huspeni
Big players in New York City's startup ecosystem, the investors behind Lerer Ventures provide insight into what they believe helps entrepreneurs reach their goals. The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success
BY Mike Jones
In launching a startup, a great idea and business acumen are key ingredients. But they're nothing without confidence. Here's how to win over investors, employees and customers. Richard Branson on Convincing Investors to Fund Your Tech Startup
BY Richard Branson
Virgin's founder weighs in on what questions to ask yourself when determining whether your business will attract investors. How Much Traction Is Enough for Investors?
BY Martin Zwilling
Besides the famed "hockey stick" adoption rate, here are a few ideas for showing investors why they should pay attention to your startup. How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator
BY Lyneka Little
In starting up, sometimes the best experiences can come from the worst ones. The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events
BY Jason HeadsetsDotCom
When it comes to landing funding, a smile and a handshake still go a long way. Check out the latest wave in crowdfunding. Angels in America: A Look at Angel Investment Growth Across the U.S. (Infographic)
BY Diana Ransom
When it comes to raising financing, angel investors are increasingly spending with startups. Here's a snapshot of the angel-investor landscape. Eventbrite: $1 Billion in Tickets and Counting
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The event organization platform tickets everything from local cooking classes to stops on the Vans Warped Tour. The secret to its success? Tapping into the zeitgeist. 3 Rookie Entrepreneurial Mistakes from 'Start-Ups: Silicon Valley'
BY Stephanie Vozza
BravoTV debuted a new reality show based on startups, but the format is more frat party than computer geek. Insider's Guide to How to Fund Your Startup
BY Vanessa Richardson
How you fund your startup will play a deciding role in the company you build. Cred, Connections, Cash -- The Workings of a Business Accelerator
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at what really happens at business accelerators and why they can be so attractive to ambitious entrepreneurs. The Email That Snagged an Investment from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban
BY Carol Tice
You don't have to go on Shark Tank to catch the eye of a major league angel investor. Here's how one entrepreneur got funding by just sending an email. Kickstarter's New Rules for Entrepreneurs
BY Cynthia Boris
Three new steps to keep in mind when submitting your project to the popular crowdfunding site. The Shark Tank Effect: Top Success Stories from the First 3 Seasons
BY Carol Tice
Just in time for the premiere of season four, a look back at 11 of Shark Tank's most successful entrepreneurs. 5 Lessons From Oprah's 'Startup'
BY Susan Schreter
Oprah Winfrey's OWN network might be faltering, but don't count out the woman with the Midas touch. Here's what any entrepreneur can learn from her recent startup struggles. How Podio Brought in Revenue Before Even Finalizing its Product
BY Michelle Goodman
Selling subscriptions during the development phase allowed the company to pay the rent, and what you can learn from it. 3 Rules for Successful Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
Consider these tips before pitching the crowd to fund your startup. 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. Startup CEOs Crave Venture Capital, Not Crowdsourcing
BY Carol Tice
Though the passage of the JOBS Act opened the doors for crowdfunding, many startups are still seeking funding from venture capital firms, according to a new study. 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. A VC Reflects on Instagram, the Dot-Com Bust and What It All Means for Hungry Startups
BY Peter S. Cohan
Rapid growth and its founders' ability to take the lion's market share are big factors in determining whether a start-up will get the attention of VC firms.
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