This is a subscriber-only article. Join Entrepreneur+ today for access

Learn More

Already have an account?

Sign in
Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

In 2018, Investors Will Look Outside Silicon Valley for the Next Big Startup Thanks to technology, entrepreneurs no longer need to be on Sand Hill Road to catch an investor's eye.

By Entrepreneur Staff

This story appears in the December 2017 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

JGI | Tom Grill | Getty Images

For 2018 trends, we asked an expert on what entrepreneurs can expect this coming year in fundraising.

It's never been cheaper to start a company, but competition has never been fiercer. Only a few years ago, being in Silicon Valley gave startups a leg up. It was instant access to the world's best network. But the ecosystem has been shifting -- a decentralization of knowledge, capital and networks that's enabling entrepreneurs to attract great investors no matter where they're based. And this will be the big story of 2018: It'll be the year that shift becomes a permanent state.

Related: How to Start a Business: a Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Your Big Idea Into a Successful Company

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Business News

Kevin O'Leary Says to 'Survive the Rest of Your Life' You'll Need This Hefty Amount in Your Bank Account

The "Shark Star" explained the concept of passive income based on interest rates.

Leadership

Why Most People Fail at Giving Presentations — and How to Make Your Next One Successful

Here's what I learned guest lecturing at Stanford: You can become a better presenter by following the "Two Points per Hour Rule."

Growing a Business

10 Creative Content Ideas Inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk to Break Through the Noise

Vee stresses the importance of building lifetime value by capturing audience attention first before chasing immediate conversions.

Business Process

50 Simple Questions to Ask Yourself Before the New Year

These questions, focused on branding and business growth, can help brands capitalize on past events and help you plan for the year ahead.

Leadership

If You Want People to Follow You, Stop Being a Boss — 8 Steps to Truly Effective Leadership

Understand the key differences and embark on the journey from boss to leader with these eight vital steps. This article unveils how to inspire and lead teams with passion and purpose.

Business News

Amazon Is Offering Students $25 Flights Home for the Holidays

Amazon partnered with StudentUniverse to sell thousands of $25 tickets for Prime Student members.