Pitching Investors

Building a Business

How I Won Over Investors and Raised $1.5 Million Without a Network or Experience

I didn't have a co-founder, prior exits or a deep-pocketed network. I still raised a $1.5 million seed round. Here's how I positioned my pitch to win.

By Ksenia Yudina

Business Funding

Watch Out for This Major Red Flag When You’re Starting a Business, Says a Serial Investor

By Mackenzie Truman

Business Funding

Investors Called This Pitch ‘Nearly Perfect.’ Was It Good Enough to Strike a Deal?

By Mackenzie Truman

Building a Business

Do These Pitches Have What It Takes to Win Over a Board of Investors?

By Mackenzie Truman

Building a Business

Can This Cheeky Fashion Brand Impress Investors in Just 60 Seconds?

Find out on the latest episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."

By Mackenzie Truman

Business Funding

52 Emerging Investors Who Want You to Pitch Them Now

In this exclusive list for Entrepreneur, AngelList identified emerging early-stage investors who have a great track record and love working closely with founders.

Building a Business

Why Founders Outside Silicon Valley Have an Advantage

As an investor in emerging markets, George Rzepecki looks for opportunities — and founders — that don't fit the Silicon Valley mold.

By Morgan LaVoie

Building a Business

How to Build the Perfect Pitch Deck, According to Fundraising Experts

Follow this five page template to keep your pitch smart and focused.

By Rollups by AngelList

Building a Business

Here’s Exactly How to Score an Investment From Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec

To impress an investor, you need to know what they're looking for. For Robert Herjavec, it's not what you'd expect.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

Most Founders Obsess Over Their Pitch — and Overlook What Actually Gets a ‘Yes’

When investors go quiet, it's not always your idea that's to blame.

By Charles Sims

Business Funding

This Business Got 30 Million Views on TikTok — Is It Worth Millions of Dollars?

On the new episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants find out what really matters to investors as they battle it out in the boardroom.

By Mackenzie Truman

Business Accounting

5 Daily Habits Investors Look For in Founders — and How to Build Them

Discover the habits that signal long-term success in founders — and why investors bet on discipline over hype.

By Hilt Tatum IV

Business Funding

‘That’s Insulting!’: Watch the Pitch That Got Investors Hot

On the new episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' find out what investors want to hear — and don't want to hear — in the boardroom.

By Dan Bova

Business Funding

He’s Hungry for Success. Will His Twist on a Classic Sandwich Make Him a Millionaire?

See if 'Elevator Pitch' investors are willing to bet their lunch on an update of an iconic sandwich.

By Dan Bova

Business Funding

Is This Genius Greeting Card Business Worth Millions? See the Idea That Stunned Investors.

It's season 13 — will that be a lucky number for contestants in the kickoff episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch?'

By Dan Bova

Business News

We Built a 7-Figure Business Without a Single Investor — Here’s Why Saying No to VC Was Our Smartest Move

Bootstrapping wasn't our original plan — but turning down venture capital taught us how to build a profitable, mission-driven company with total ownership and zero regrets.

By Daniel Santos

Business Accounting

This $10,000 Mistake Could Derail Your Business Before It Starts — Here’s How to Avoid It

Most founders think they have 18 months of runway — until a small change in spending throws the plan off course. Here is how to pressure-test your forecast before it's too late.

By Anshuman Yadav

Side Hustle

They Started a Side Hustle Producing an ‘Obvious’ Food Item. It Hit $300,000 Monthly Revenue Fast — On Track for Over $20 Million in 2025.

When Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz couldn't find the product they wanted to see on grocery store shelves, they took matters into their own hands.

By Amanda Breen

Business Funding

This One Founder Mistake Can Tank a Deal — Even If Your Business Is Solid

Investors don't just fund your future — they audit your past. A well-structured data room can be the difference between closing and collapsing.

By Kishore Dasaka

Business Accounting

Risky Bets or Safe Plays? Here’s How to Find the Perfect Portfolio Balance

A successful investment strategy blends diversification, self-awareness and regular rebalancing to manage risk and seize growth opportunities.

By Dmitrii Khasanov

Business Funding

Founders Keep Getting This One Piece of Advice — But It’s Setting Them Up for Failure. Here’s What They Really Need to Hear.

Some consultants tell founders to focus on "vision" and ignore the numbers. That advice sounds good, but it can quietly kill your round.

By Bhaskar Ahuja

Building a Business

These Yale Students Raised $3 Million in 14 Days to Build Their ‘Anti-Facebook’ Startup: ‘I Can See My Childhood Self Looking Up to Me.’

Two 21-year-old Yale juniors are changing digital networking with Series, an AI-powered platform backed by $3 million in venture capital.

By Micah Zimmerman

Building a Business

Stop Selling and Start Solving — These are the Secrets to Closing More Deals

Throughout my journey, I've discovered that effective selling isn't about slick pitches — it's about understanding problems first and solving them with trust.

By Alykhan Jetha

Business Funding

The Surprising Way AI is Making Investor Pitches Impossible to Ignore

A game-changing tool to secure startup or grant funding.

By StackCommerce

Building a Business

Why Rejection is a Startup’s Best Growth Strategy

Rejection is an essential part of the startup journey, offering valuable lessons in resilience, strategy and growth that ultimately strengthen entrepreneurs and their ventures.

By Dmitrii Khasanov

Business Funding

22 Cap Table Red Flags That Can Derail Your Fundraising (and How to Fix Them)

A poorly structured cap table is a silent killer of fundraising efforts. Here are some common red flags that can cost you valuable investments.

By Dima Maslennikov

Business Funding

How to Navigate Fundraising Challenges Like a Pro and Win Over Investors

Raising capital for your business is one of the most difficult hurdles to success. Here are some helpful tips for meeting these challenges head-on and overcoming them.

By Hilt Tatum IV

Business Funding

Raising Capital? Follow These 3 Rules for Building Strategic Investor Partnerships

Here are three rules for getting much more than just cash out of a funding round.

By Ryan Brinkhurst

Building a Business

‘Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money’: Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs

On the new show, "The Grind," Shaquille O'Neal leads a group of investors and mentors looking for the next big idea.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Why Investors Need Emotional Strength Just as Much as a Diversified Portfolio

Does it really matter how diversified your portfolio is if you can't handle your emotions when the market starts crashing and your assets are losing value?

By Dmitrii Khasanov