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Seeking Funding? Be Aware of These 5 Details.
Venture capital has big rewards, but also added stress.
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The Story of Sequoia Capital’s $6.4 Billion ‘Revenge’ on Mark Zuckerberg
How the top venture capital firm had the last laugh -- all the way to the bank.
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ZenPayroll Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding
The cloud-based payroll company plans to hire more employees and extend its reach.
By Nina Zipkin
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When to Say No to Venture Capital
Instead of seeking financing, Ryan Smith spent four years bootstrapping to get his company off the ground. Here's why.
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Silicon Valley VCs Are More Confident Than They’ve Been in Years
Confidence among West Coast startup investors has reached a level not seen since 2007. For some VCs, though, the level of excitement is something to be cautious about.
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Why Updated VC Models Are a Win for Entrepreneurs
Good companies are always desirable, but the level of demand right now is unprecedented.
By Sam Hogg
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Why You Need to Think Twice About Seeking Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs seek venture capital, even though it is financially unattractive. Think twice about jumping in. The water is deep.
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Should You Go East Or West for Your Venture Capital?
There are big differences between venture capital firms on the East and West Coasts. Here's what you need to know to pick the right one.
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Why Venture Capitalists Don’t Care About Your Pitch
Ideas are really the easy part of a startup; what VC's are increasingly looking for is the ability to execute.
By Sam Hogg
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What This Female CEO Learned About Gender Bias After Pitching 200 VCs
Women tend to undersell their vision compared to men when pitching VCs, but there's more to successful pitching than a big promise. Here's one CEO's lessons.
Business Accounting
Where Startup Funding Really Comes From (Infographic)
VCs and angel investors get a lot of attention, but personal loans and credit, followed by investments from friends and family, are the top funding sources for startups.
By Laura Entis
Business Accounting
Why It’s Harder For Women to Raise VC Funds
The glass ceiling is still very much intact, but entrepreneurs and VCs have the power to close the gender gap. Here's how.
By Lisa Falzone
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Why So Many VC Firms Invest in the Same Companies
How to understand venture capital's herd mentality.
By Sam Hogg
Business Accounting
Zombie VC Firms Can Be an Entrepreneur’s Nightmare
Entrepreneurs, beware: When a VC firm shuts down, the obligation to deliver a return on the investment rarely goes away.
By Sam Hogg
Business Accounting
Everything You Wanted to Know About VC Liquidation Preference But Were Afraid to Ask
Read the second part of a series that walks you step-by-step through a venture capital deal.
By Bo Yaghmaie
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Confidence Among Silicon Valley VCs at Highest Since 2007, Report Shows
Despite five consecutive quarterly increases, Silicon Valley confidence still lags behind that seen in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Business Accounting
Why VCs Often Turn Away Promising Investments
If you are rejected, don't automatically assume it's your business plan that's the issue. It could be the firm's approach to its fund's investment cycle.
By Sam Hogg
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Launching Today: Silicon Valley Venture Fund for Big Data Startups
Data Elite wants to fill a need for big data startups that aren't satisfied by generic startup incubators and investment funds. And it has major backers ready to make sure it succeeds.
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Uber and Flipboard Help VC Deal Activity Hit $7.2 Billion Last Quarter
While the mobile industry had a record-breaking quarter for VC funding, health care was a flop.
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Venture Capital Trends by State, Industry (Infographic)
Venture capitalists invest approximately $20 billion a year into U.S. companies. Where does the money go? This infographic has the answers.
By Kate Taylor
Business Accounting
Steve Case’s New $200 Million VC Fund Will Invest ‘Off the Beaten Path’
Billionaire Steve Case shares his plans for Revolution Ventures, which will focus on tech companies outside the proving ground of Silicon Valley.
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Fundraising 101: Words of Advice From One Founder to Another
For our series The Grind, the founder of Travefy offers up advice on securing external capital.
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Ditch the Business Plan, Get Online and Other Tips for Dealing With Investors
Venture capitalist John Frankel offers up advice on how to meet and pitch investors.
By John Frankel
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AngelList Raises $24 Million as Ban on General Solicitation Lifts
The online platform where investors and startups connect has reportedly raised $24 million in an investment round.
Business Accounting
How to See Your Startup Through The Eyes of Investors
Understanding exactly what investors want before you go into a VC pitch will help ensure you connect with investors and close the deal.
Business Accounting
Pouncing on New SEC Rules, Entrepreneurs Develop Tech-Based Solutions for Accrediting Investors
Some entrepreneurs are looking to streamline the potentially onerous process of accrediting investors in accordance with the SEC's new rules on general solicitation.
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Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: John Frankel
VC John Frankel of ff Venture Capital wants to answer your big startup questions about raising funds, meeting investors and pitching.