Startup Funding

Growing a Business

These 5 Toxic Founder Traits Always Make Me Walk Away From a Business

As a venture capitalist, I've found that even the most brilliant idea can fail if led by a toxic founder. No technology, market opportunity or promising niche can save a company if its internal atmosphere is poisoned by manipulation.

Finance

Yango Group Unveils US$20 Million Venture Fund to Empower Emerging Startups

Led by a board of industry experts, Yango Ventures will support tech-driven solutions that promote digitalization and economic development.

Money & Finance

7 Signs of a Broken Cap Table That Could Jeopardize Your Startup's Success

In this article, we discuss what a broken cap table means, why it happens and what you can do to avoid it.

Starting a Business

How to Pick the Right Friends and Family Investors for Your Business

It is only natural for new or young entrepreneurs, who are just embarking on his or her entrepreneurial journey, to approach friends and family.

Fundraising

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.

Fundraising

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.

Fundraising

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.

Starting a Business

Why Startup Founders Should Look Beyond Traditional Funding and Tap Into Alternative Forms of Capital

Here's why the future belongs to those who dare to think differently about capital.

Growing a Business

How to Prepare Your Small Business for Impactful Investor Partnerships That Go Beyond Funding

Here's how investorpreneurs transform startups with mentorship and strategic investments.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

I Secured Funding for My Startup — Here's How I Kept My Team Motivated After the Fundraising High

Securing a successful fundraising round is a significant achievement for any startup, but maintaining team motivation afterward is crucial for sustained growth. This article explores six key strategies for keeping your team engaged and driven post-funding.

Fundraising

6 Practical Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find Investors

What you need to know when using the professional networking site to help secure funding for your business.

Growing a Business

Stop Chasing These Vanity Metrics if You Want to Succeed

Don't chase after superficial metrics; instead, concentrate on what is truly important.

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.

Fundraising

You Don't Need Venture Capital Anymore — Here Are 4 Funding Alternatives

Are you hoping to raise capital for your business without traditional investor interference? Here are four alternatives you could pursue.

Fundraising

After Bootstrapping My Tech Company for 25 Years, Here's What I've Realized About Funding

Explore the contrasts between bootstrapping and venture capital funding for startups, detailing how each option affects company control, culture, and growth.