Venture capital
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. How a New Take on the Stroller Snagged $20 Million in Funding
BY Gwen Moran
4moms, an inventive child-care products business plans to build tech into strollers and infant seats. What's Ahead in 2013 for Venture Capital
BY Peter S. Cohan
Startups in enterprise IT are more likely to come out ahead next year, but those in the consumer space may have a harder time getting funding. 10 Questions to Answer Before Pitching Investors
BY Jane Porter
Preparation can mean the difference between securing funding and being left high and dry. Here's how to make sure you've covered all your bases. Kathryn Minshew on Why Silicon Valley Needs a Feminine Touch
BY Lyneka Little
The young founder of The Daily Muse discusses her charmed career in entrepreneurship and offers advice to fellow founders just getting started. How to Speak the Language of Venture Capital
BY Jeff R. Lamb
If you're new to the world of raising money, it helps to know the lingo. Here's a guide to the foreign language investors speak. Mark Peter Davis on the Problem With the VC Industry
BY J. Tepper
Mark Peter Davis' journey from venture capitalist back to entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on the new challenges of start-up fundraising. 5 Funding Sources to Grow Your Business (Infographic)
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at the pros and cons of securing capital from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capitalists, the SBA and community banks. 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. The Art of Taking Advice: It Isn't What You Ask, It's Whom You Ask
BY Ed Frank
When considering who to seek advice from, consider the expertise, timing and motivation behind the words of wisdom. Startup Creates Mobile App to Ease Parking Nightmares
BY Grant Davis
QuickPay drives the private parking lot into the 21st century. For the New Generation of Venture Capitalists, Their Advice Is More Valuable Than Their Money
BY Peter S. Cohan
'NewGen VCs' don't come out of finance. It's all about prior entrepreneurial experience. A Look at Shark Tank's Most Memorable Deals
BY Jennifer Wang
From cat cartoons to lip balm for couples, the sharks look back that some of their best (and worst) investments. Exclusive Q&A with Shark Tank's Investors
BY Jennifer Wang
Get inside the mind's of the business and investment experts at the heart of ABC's powerhouse entrepreneurship show Shark Tank, as they dish on what it takes to make it in the world of business. When Investor Likability Can Make or Break a Deal
BY Jeremy Liew
Why two grandmothers chose personality over money for the shark's investment in their candy business. Shark Tank's Lessons in the Art of Negotiation
BY Jeremy Liew
The entrepreneur behind a leftover-saving plate attempts to make the sharks bid against each other. How to Get Funding? Act Like You Don't Need It
BY Gwen Moran
Vungle, a mobile advertising startup, makes trailers for apps and had investors fighting get in on the action. 