VC Funding

Starting a Business

Today's Biggest Companies Are Acting Like VCs. Here's Why Startup Founders Need to Pay Attention.

From internal growth arms to venture-style capital deployment, big companies are moving fast — and founders should take notice.

Fundraising

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.

News and Trends

Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers

With India's government, private investors, and pioneering startups aligned, the next decade could well see India becoming a formidable player in the trillion-dollar space economy.

Technology

Not Another Dot Com Burst: How Are VCs Investing in AI?

The discussion unpacked the current state of AI investing, the risks of overvaluation, and what it will take for AI startups to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

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.

Starting a Business

Thinking of Starting a Business? 2025 May Be Your Year

As we head into the final months of the year, I believe 2025 will be just as big as 2020 for startups — maybe even bigger. Here's why.

Fundraising

They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.

Jason Yeh, co-founder and General Partner of Patron, explains the early-stage venture firm's creation and future outlook.

Fundraising

Venture Capitalists Are Pickier About What They Invest In — Here's How That Actually Benefits Startups

While hefty funding rounds often equate to success, a growing trend shows that leaner investments foster stronger, more resilient startups, prioritizing innovation over hype and creating sustainable growth.

Finance

Nailing VC Investment: A UK Startup Strategy

Discover key strategies to win over investors, prove your market fit, and secure the funding your startup needs to thrive.

Starting a Business

The Power of Bootstrapping — How to Build a Thriving Business Without Venture Capital

Here's how to bootstrap a resilient startup by balancing slow growth with early revenue, turning limitations into strengths and defining success on your own terms.

Fundraising

4 Ways to Prepare to Raise Venture Capital

By preparing critical elements of your fundraising long before you ever need the capital, you can significantly improve your chances of raising capital and immediately improve other aspects of your business with minimal financial or time commitments.

Fundraising

A Bad VC Deal Destroyed My Multimillion-Dollar Company. Here's What I Wish I Knew Before I Signed.

These are the lessons I learned from working with — and getting screwed by — the wrong VC.

Growth Strategies

Riding The Wave: How Investors Should Tap Into The Growing Opportunity Presented By Venture Capital In The GCC

To take advantage, and contribute to the region's growing and diversifying economy, all types of investors need an investment strategy that fits their ambitions and capabilities.

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.