Startup Funding: Page 3

Thought Leaders

Starting a Business Is Impossible Without One Thing — and It's Not Cash

The importance of social capital, especially for startups, is more than just a cliche.

Buying / Investing in Business

Want to Raise Money? Ignore These 3 Sources of Conventional Wisdom

Entrepreneurs often turn to the same sources of conventional wisdom to improve their odds in the fight for venture capital dollars. Entrepreneurs need to abandon the shackles of conventional wisdom and strive to create unique pitches.

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.

Fundraising

A 5-Step Survival Guide to Fundraising for a Niche Industry

Raising investment rounds in these tumultuous times is like navigating a storm. Founders have to be especially thoughtful when it comes to crafting a pitch that will keep their company sailing straight.

Fundraising

Venture Capital 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups Seeking Investment

Fundraising is a challenging and stressful process for every startup, not only because the future of your business depends on potential funding but also because you have to exert significant effort to make your company appear investable.

Business Ideas

Secure Your Funding — How Small Business Owners Can Level Up Their Negotiation Tactics With Venture Capitalists

Even if your business is very small or you're new to the business world, you don't need to be intimidated when working with venture capitalists.

Starting a Business

4 Fundamental Mistakes in Fundraising That Startup Founders Can't Afford

Trying to prepare for a fundraising round and want to know what critical errors to steer clear of? Well, you've come to the right place – here's a founder's guidebook on what not to do.

Starting a Business

How to Stand Out to Both Investors and Customers When Launching a Startup

How to prepare your B2C startup for the fundraising process.

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.

Growing a Business

How to Navigate Business Challenges — 5 Reflections as I Enter Year 4 of My Startup

Success in the startup world combines innovation, adaptability and perseverance.

Starting a Business

Bootstrapping vs. Seeking Venture Capital — How to Decide the Best Avenue for Your Business

Funding your idea is one of the most crucial aspects of getting your business off of the ground. But what's the best option between bootstrapping and seeking venture capital?

Fundraising

4 Strategies for Creating a Compelling Business Plan That Actually Attracts Investors — and Secures Funding

More than a mere task, read on to learn how crafting a business plan is an opportunity to articulate your business's true potential.

Starting a Business

5 Ways Startups Can Increase Their Visibility

Don't sit back and hope that business will come to you. Put yourself out there and take advantage of opportunities to attend events, network, compete and build new relationships.

Growing a Business

How I Bootstrapped to $100 Million Without Venture Capital Funding

How I grew my business without any VC funding — and how you can, too.

Finance

"We Got Funded!" US-Headquartered Airalo Secures US$60 Million in A Series B Round Led By e& Capital

Airalo empowers travelers with seamless access to mobile networks.