Raising Capital

News and Trends

Venture Debt Now a Key Funding Avenue, Significant Funds Attracted by Fintech: Report

Venture debt deals with credit-based financing products that apply specifically to PE-VC backed early-stage startups, growth stage, or even late-stage in their trajectory.

News and Trends

Sharp Focus on Late Stage Startups, AI Prominent in Firm's Portfolio: Elev8

Startups may also have other factors to raise capital at this stage such as overseas expansion, inorganic acquisition, bolstering existing technology teams, CXO level hiring, or even when aiming for a benchmark valuation for IPO in a few years, Honagudi explained.

Finance

Why access to capital in the UK for early-stage founders needs to change

The UK's venture capital system is limiting the entrepreneurial potential of diverse founders—here's why it needs to change.

Marketing

Should I Ask Google? SEO Is Changing Fast This Year — Here's What to Watch

SEO in 2025 will focus on adapting to AI-driven changes, voice and visual search, mobile-first design and building trust.

News and Trends

5 Emerging Sectors Primed for Venture Capital Interest in India

As traditional sectors saturate, VCs look to turn their focus on emerging industries that are poised to define the country's next phase of surge. Here are five sectors that are likely to attract the most interest from VCs in India over the next few years.

Growing a Business

5 Reasons Why 2025 Will Be Your Most Amazing Year Yet as an Entrepreneur

2025 is set to be a pivotal year for entrepreneurs, driven by a combination of favorable economic, political and market conditions.

News and Trends

AI-powered Virtual Try-On Enabler Dopplr Bags Investment from Cornerstone Ventures and BAT VC

Dopplr, one of the leading providers of virtual apparel try-on solutions announced a USD 750,000 funding, led by Cornerstone Ventures and US-based BAT VC.

Money & Finance

What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Raising Capital

Entrepreneurs aiming to establish thriving businesses must grasp the various types of capital available. By understanding these options, entrepreneurs can strategically raise funds to fuel growth, retain control or utilize assets effectively. This knowledge equips them to navigate market fluctuations, meet investor expectations and tailor financing strategies to their business needs.

News and Trends

Northern Arc and Sai Life Look To Raise Funds Through IPO: Secures SEBI Green Light

Non-banking credit provider Northern Arc Capital and pharma company Sai Life Sciences, both have filed their respective draft papers with the Indian market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a fundraising of a combined INR 7000 Crore.

Starting a Business

How Much Capital Does Your Startup Need? Here Are 7 Key Factors to Consider.

Here's what you need to assess when determining the amount of capital your startup needs — and how adequate funding can enhance your chances of success.

Fundraising

My Startup Couldn't Raise VC Funding, So We Became Profitable. Here's How We Did It — And How You Can Too.

Four months ago, my startup reached profitability for the first time. It came after more than a year of active work and planning, and here's what it took.

Fundraising

You Need to Do These 5 Steps If You Want to Survive the Difficult Funding Market

The VC market took a beating in 2023, and the VC funding market is not going to reopen anytime soon. This article will teach you how to survive a difficult funding market like today, so you can live to fight another day.

Growing a Business

10 Reasons Your Capital Raising Strategy Is Failing

Have your capital-raising efforts been unsuccessful? Here are a few key areas you need to focus on.

Money & Finance

The Current State of Business Lending — and 5 Trends to Watch

What small businesses need to know about the current business lending landscape and the changes that are on the way.

Thought Leaders

When Is The Right Time to Raise Institutional Capital For Your Business? Here's What You Need to Know.

Raising capital can be a make-or-break decision for your business. Leverage the experience of a founder in a similar situation to understand what the future may hold.