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9 Top Venture Capitalists Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs
When it comes to fundraising, it's a good idea to listen to the men and women doling out the dollars.
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The Bright Side of a Bad Pitch
VCs hear it all, but the bad ideas can be as worthwhile as the good ones.
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Why Venture Capital Deals Stay in Silicon Valley
The growing concentration of venture capital investments in Silicon Valley creates a problem for policymakers in other regions.
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Why VCs Are Devouring Food Startups
Investments in food ventures are heating up. Here's what's making investors bite.
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120,000 Miles Later, Dinner Lab Lands a Fresh Round of Funding
As the New Orleans-based startup grows, it's founder is learning that being headquartered in the Big Easy can be a big challenge.
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Venture Capital Isn’t Partying Like 2000
Despite some headlines, the nature of the current venture market is far different than the bubble years.
By Scott Shane
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32 Financial-Technology VCs Entrepreneurs Need to Know
The rapid growth of 'fintech' in recent years shows no sign of slackening.
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Anatomy of a VC Deal: How One Seattle Startup Raised $12.5 Million
We'll take you through the entire process, from pitch decks to cut checks.
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Raising Capital? Take These 4 Steps for Success.
How to interest investors outside, way outside, your inner circle of friends and family.
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Meet Y Combinator’s Bold Whiz Kid Boss
Sam Altman is redefining the venture capital firm's identity and making bold moves. After one year on the job, has his strategy paid off?
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Your Region’s VC Giant Has Fallen: What Are You Going to Do?
Pick yourself up. Dust yourself off. And start networking -- today.
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Why VCs Don’t Sign NDAs and You Shouldn’t Worry About It
Nondisclosure agreements are not the magic cloak many entrepreneurs imagine and often are simply counterproductive.
By John Rampton
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Why Too Much Venture Capital Can Be a Problem
While venture capital is an essential part of the engine that drives capitalism., having too much cash can cause issues.
By Mona Bijoor
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Why the VC Firm ‘Formerly Known as Atlas’ Is Crowdsourcing for a New Name
Atlas Venture's separate tech group wants you to title its new firm, and they'll reward the winner with $50k in carry.
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Top 10 Early-Stage Venture Capital Deals of 2014
Check out which little-known startups and sectors landed major funding in 2014.
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Looking for Funding? Consider These 3 Must-Know Tips for Startups.
Bridge the vast gulf between a 'cool product' and an 'investable company.'
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VC 100: The Top Investors in Early-Stage Startups
Check out this 2014 snapshot of the top 100 U.S. venture capital firms, corporate VCs, and other market players funding early-stage deals.
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8 Insights for Attracting Angel Investors
Once your business has some attraction, it's time to tell the angels what they need to hear to get you to the next level.
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Why Venture Capitalists Are Turning to Crowdfunding
These platforms let potential investors screen startups and do their due-diligence check in a convenient, standardized fashion.
By Judd Hollas
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Coinbase Closes $75 Million VC Round, Largest-Ever for a Bitcoin Company
See? Bitcoin is not dead.
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5 Essentials for Raising Your Growth Round of Funding
A startup needs a good story to secure initial funding and good numbers to get a second round.
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4 Qualities of the Right VC for Your Startup
The emergence of new players in startup financing means you can be pickier.
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Will Corporate Venture Capital Disrupt the Traditional Investment Ecosystem?
Here's what entrepreneurs need to know when evaluating funding sources for their startups.
By Rami Rahal
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Who Invests in Private Companies and How Do You Reach Them?
Now is an unrivaled time to be an entrepreneur seeking financing. Here are some routes to taking advantage.
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Beyond the Big Guys: 13 Smaller VCs to Keep on Your Radar (Infographic)
A look at up-and-coming venture capital firms and what they like to invest in.
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Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make Pitching to Venture Capitalists
Female founders seeking funding for their firm should review these four tips. Otherwise they could lose out in the competition for financing.
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Big Money: VC Investing Is Hot in 2014
More than $33 billion was invested in startups by venture capitalists in the first three quarters of this year, surpassing the $30 billion invested by venture capitalists in all of 2013.