Business Funding

After SpaceX, the next blockbuster IPO may come from civilization technology firms building the energy, defense, AI, space and biotech systems modern life needs to survive today.

A serial investor breaks down five hard truths about entrepreneurship that unicorn headlines conveniently leave out, from boring early momentum to the personal toll no one talks about.

Learn why more entrepreneurs are turning to alternative financing solutions, the advantages these options offer and how business owners can evaluate the best strategy for their growth goals.

Oxylabs has secured its first-ever outside investment, $130 million from Warburg Pincus, at a $3.6 billion valuation, as AI agents drive surging demand for real-time data.

Ken and Michael Ehrman set out to save as many dogs as possible.

Entrepreneurs who understand the difference between predictable free cash flow and optimistic projections can use leverage to build wealth — while others quietly destroy their businesses with it.

The investor says that without the demanding schedule, startups are “going to fail.”

In a tighter credit environment, lenders aren't underwriting growth stories — they're underwriting survival.

In today's market, consistent founder visibility is no longer optional; it's part of the infrastructure that determines whether momentum compounds or stalls.

As investor expectations shift, founders must move beyond surface-level growth and focus on revenue quality, disciplined listening and trust to build businesses that truly last.

Kiersten Bartlett revamped a beloved childhood snack.

Dan Graham was interested in business from a young age.

From weak bookkeeping and tax missteps to contractor errors and missed incentives, these seven financial mistakes can quietly drain cash, increase risk and slow startup growth before founders even notice.

Milan Martin set out to enjoy cocktails without the consequences.

Paula Blankenship inherited her mother's eye for DIY furniture.

Anthony Heathco and Colton Roush began with a lawnmower — now they have a lucrative business.

Damiano Messineo merged his two passions: business and food.

Harrison Nastasi and Justin Iannelli wanted to innovate in the snack aisle.

Zechariah Thomas is on a mission to make sports more accessible.

Hannah Bigeleisen's shift to functional design paved the way for a successful business.

Vinod Khosla leads Khosla Ventures, a venture capital firm that manages more than $15 billion in assets.

Gina Kuyers and her daughter Margot Adams envisioned a different kind of women's wear.

Investors don't evaluate companies from scratch; they rely on fast pattern recognition. If your company gets categorized wrong early, it can quietly kill your chances before the real conversation even starts.

Jane Helman's spilled coffee led to a lucrative business idea.

SVB's collapse exposed how fragile startup assumptions can be — here's how founders should rethink fundraising to build resilience and protect control.

Dr. Lior Lewensztain was unimpressed by the products available in U.S. grocery stores.