Venture capital
BY Andrea Huspeni
Let's face it, Silicon Valley is still the mecca for startups, and every other city is playing catch up.Google Glass Adds Facebook, Tumblr and 5 Other New Apps
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Read about new Google Glass apps, Yahoo's interest in buying Tumblr, Jelly's major investors and more social-media news.Why Raising Capital Is a 4-Step Process
BY Peter S. Cohan
Seeking funding for your business shouldn't be a one-time endeavor. Here are four stages of business development that can serve as a road map for your funding strategy.
How Entrepreneur Friendly are the Top 10 Startup Hubs?
BY Andrea Huspeni
Before you pack your bags and head off to Silicon Valley, check out how the top startup ecosystems rank when it comes to ease of starting a business.
The Startup Money Hunt: When Entrepreneurs Bring In Investors (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
Entrepreneurs looking to grow quickly often exchange portions of their company for cash several times in their company's lifecycle. Here is a look at what that path can look like.
From Renting Bedrooms on Airbnb to $1.5 Million in Venture Capital: Lessons in Resourceful Startup Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
Tracy DiNunzio, the founder of online fashion marketplace Tradesy, shares her best advice for accessing startup funding when you are a statistical outlier.
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.
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Heavyweight Investors Answer Questions About Outside Financing
BY Andrea Huspeni
During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, investors discussed when and how young entrepreneurs should go down the venture capital route.
Embrace Your Zany Side: Offbeat Ways Startups Win Over Hard-to-Reach VCs
BY Matt Villano
Having a killer business idea is key, but it won't necessarily help get your foot in the door when you're looking for funding. Sometimes the best way to grab someone's attention is to get creative.
Venture Capital Funding Slows in the First Quarter
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
A new report shows an overall decline in investment dollars and deals but a brighter outlook for the software sector.
Clif Bar Founders Get Into Venture Capital
BY Matt Villano
The founders of Clif Bar set out to fund more altruistic success stories with their venture capital firm White Road investments.
VC Heavyweights to Fund Tech Startups Creating Google Glass Apps
BY Brian Patrick Eha
New group called the Glass Collective calls Google's wearable computer "the future" of technology.
Venture Capital's Big Boys Getting Bigger
BY Catherine Clifford
Fewer private U.S. venture-capital funds are raising money to invest in startups, the National Venture Capital Association says. The biggest players are at the top, the smallest are at the bottom and the midsize firms watch the clock tick.
Culinary Pros Lend Credibility to a Dining App
BY Matt Villano
Chefs Feed has a network of more than 600 chefs that rate and review items at restaurants in 15 U.S. cities.
VCs See Ex-Wired Editor's DIY Drones Taking Flight
BY Marty Jerome
Chris Anderson left one of the most prominent posts in tech media to become CEO of 3D Robotics, a company that helps hackers and engineers build do-it-yourself drones. Last fall he locked up a $5 million funding round.
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.
Play Video Barbara Corcoran on Two Things Investors Look For (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The Shark Tank investor describes exactly what she looks for when entrepreneurs pitch to her.
5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor
BY Adam Lieb
Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
What's Hot in Venture Capital in 2013
BY Colleen DeBaise
A panel of New York City venture capitalists say advertising technology, financial technology and nanotechnology will be among 2013's most buzzworthy sectors.
Social Marketing Service Gets a VC Boost
BY Kara Ohngren
Social Toaster, an online marketing service, snags $2 million by sticking close to home.
Venture Capitalist Investing Might Take a Dip in 2013
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Seed-stage companies had a particularly rough go in 2012, and money will likely to be sparser in 2013.



