Business Accounting
Strapped for Cash? Three Modern Ways To Take Out A Small Business Loan.
Diversify your fundraising strategy.
By Sarah Austin
Fundraising | Page 8
Business Accounting
Out of $85 Billion in VC Funding Last Year, Only 2.2 Percent Went to Female Founders. And Every Year, Women of Color Get Less Than 1 Percent of Total Funding.
Not only that, under 3% investment professionals at VC firms are black or Latinx. Meet some up and coming entrepreneurs and investors that are working to change the game.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
How to Get Funded as a Female Minority-Led Tech Startup
You always have to be prepared for raising funding, but as a woman or person from a minority group you have to be 100 times as prepared.
By Cher Grant
Business Funding
3 Female-Friendly Fundraising Options You Should Know
Access to money can be a major barrier for all businesses, but particularly for women-led companies.
Business Accounting
98 Percent of VC Funding Goes to Men. Can Women Entrepreneurs Change a Sexist System?
Last year, the largest VC deal for a female team was $165 million -- a stark contrast to that for males, which was $3 billion.
By Hayden Field
Business Funding
My Female-Led Company Raised $6.25 Million in 2.5 Years. Here’s How We Did It.
We found there are five keys to a successful fundraise.
Thought Leaders
How the Founder of Daily Harvest Escaped Corporate America to Build Her Successful Food-Delivery Startup
To get the frozen-food service off the ground, Rachel Drori wore many hats -- and convinced partners that the company was bigger than it really was.
Business Funding
We Raised Money for Our Startup Without an Investor Deck. Here’s How.
We know that taking a different approach was risky. But, it was what we believed in, and we didn't want to change our tune.
Thought Leaders
These 100 Female Founders Have Formed ‘The F Project’ to Support and Promote One Another’s Products
The consumer-facing initiative aims to rally consumers who want to support women-founded businesses.
Business Funding
Who Would Invest in Your Startup, and Why?
The type of funding you should pursue depends on your business's value and scalability.
By Jim Price
Business Funding
Fundraising While Pregnant: How to Raise $20 Million for Your Startup #LikeAGirl
Raising venture capital isn't all about your pitch. After juggling family, pregnancy, work and the biggest funding rounds of my career, I've realized that there's absolutely a formula to success.
Human Resources
How This Warby Parker and Casper Alum Ended up ‘Accidentally’ Raising a Seed Round
Away co-founder Steph Korey didn't see herself becoming an entrepreneur. Her luggage company just raised $50 million in Series C funding.
By Liz Webber
Business Branding
The Female Founders Behind a Period Products Startup Leaned on Their Mentor as They Rebranded and Pivoted
Bunny and Taran Ghatrora looked outside their network and industry to connect with a mentor who could help take them from point A to B.
Business Funding
5 Critical Success Factors for Raising Money Through Equity Crowdfunding
This relatively new option can be a boon to entrepreneurs, if done right.
Business Funding
We Just Raised $21 Million. Here’s How to Spend a Massive Funding Round.
Follow these do's and don'ts to make the most of your funding without making any lavish mistakes.
By Avi Meir
Business Accounting
How to Secure VC Funding When You’re the Only Woman in the Room
Having raised over $40 million -- some of it while pregnant -- I've learned a few things about winning over male investors.
By Lynn Perkins
Business Funding
Why Your Startup Should Skip the Seed Round
Don't tell your frugal grandpa, but these days, you can't do much with the typical $2 million seed round.
Business News
Microsoft Launches Skype 8.0 With New Video and Chat Features
Plus, Fastly raises $40 million in a Series F round, and Chicago-based startup Chowly has raised a total of $5.8 million.
By Venturer
Thought Leaders
This Co-Founder’s Startup Matches Clients With Local Therapists — and Her Mentor Used Her Services
Sophia co-founder Eva Breitenbach leans on her mentor, a fellow MIT alumna, to expand her network and find her own answers to her questions.
Business Funding
This Former Dating App CEO Wants to Make Motherhood Less Lonely.
Michelle Kennedy took her expertise as a leader in the swipe-right dating world and created Peanut, a networking app for moms.
Business Funding
Seed Stage Founders Aren’t Getting Enough Guidance From Their Investors
A lack of help from investors in the early stages keeps entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential.
Thought Leaders
How the Founders of LOLA Learned to Talk up the Feminine Hygiene Market
Alex Friedman and Jordana Kier learned on the fly to turn their organic tampon company into a VC-funded reality.
Business Accounting
How the Founder of Modsy and Her Mentor Are Building a ‘Power Squad’ to Help Women in Business
Shanna Tellerman, the CEO of Modsy, and her mentor, Cindy Padnos of Illuminate Ventures, chat about supporting each other and empowering other women.
Thought Leaders
The Only Advice Women Need to Raise Capital
The best way to ensure that you have everything you need to line up your capital is to create a network of supporters who personally want to see you succeed.
By Carolyn Rodz
Business News
Elon Musk Just Poured More Than $100 Million Into The Boring Company
The Boring Company has raised $112.5 million in a recent round of funding, according to an SEC filing the company submitted on Monday.
Business Funding
New Study Finds 5 Key Differences in How Male and Female Founders Raise Capital
Women tend to bootstrap to avoid raising debt. Men tend to raise money however they can and bootstrap to make it go further.
Business Funding
Is Seed Funding the Right Answer for Your Startup?
Investment isn't for everyone, and understanding the impact it may have on your business is something few entrepreneurs consider beforehand.