Venture Capital
6 Effective Funding Strategies for Startups
Navigating startup financing is complex. Entrepreneurs find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and survival, where a single decision can either fuel their dreams or extinguish their aspirations. Here we look at six ways you can finance your startup to support your business for long-term success.
Synapses Launches USD 125 Mn Climate and Health Venture Fund
The New Delhi-based venture capital firm aims to use the limitless potential of human intelligence, business, and teamwork to address the climate change crisis that the world is currently facing.
How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Startup Valuation
In a landscape where down rounds are rising and a good business idea doesn't always equal financial gain, entrepreneurs must navigate the tricky waters of valuation with a clear-eyed approach to secure the funding they need.
Avoid These 9 Pitch Deck Mistakes When Asking Others For Money
Crafting an efficient pitch deck requires serious effort, but at least it's not wandering in the dark since certain rules are shaped by decades of relationships between startups and investors.
99% of Investor Pitches End in Failure. Here's How to Make Sure You're Part of the 1% That Succeed.
If you can't get investors to bite on your business, it may be because of one of these seven issues. Here's what they are and how you can avoid them.
How to Identify and Address Dysfunctional Venture Capital Relationships in the Startup Ecosystem
A psychological exploration of dysfunctional founder-investor relationships and how to navigate them effectively.
Embrace Change or Miss Out On Money — 5 Trends to Know in Venture Capital This Year
The VC landscape is changing, and successful investors will be the ones who embrace the change and move with it.
I Turned My Side Hustle Into a Passive Income Stream That's Earned More Than $1 Million — But Making Money Isn't Even the Best Part
Chris Haroun was working in venture capital when he decided to pursue his real passion.
Here's Where Venture Capitalists Are Putting Their Money in 2024 — and What Startups Must Do to Attract Funding
Here are the top five industries and projects that are currently leading the market and the steps you need to take to attract investors effectively.
You Need to Do These 5 Steps If You Want to Survive the Difficult Funding Market
The VC market took a beating in 2023, and the VC funding market is not going to reopen anytime soon. This article will teach you how to survive a difficult funding market like today, so you can live to fight another day.
European VC Reportedly Drops 50% in 2023 Compared to its Height in 2021
Even still, Europe's startup scene is still well over pre-pandemic fundraising levels.
5 Phrases That Kill Your Chances of Receiving Funding
Startup founders are not always aware of how investors interpret specific commonplace phrases. Sometimes, a phrase a founder believes can increase their chances of raising money gives an investor a reason not to invest. These are five such phrases that founders should reconsider using.
7 Ways to Fund Your Startup in 2024
Remember that businesses like Grammarly, Spanx, TOMS shoes, YouTube, and Apple were once small businesses, too. So, while the journey may be challenging, it's worth working for!
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.
Así es cómo los fundadores están aprovechando la IA para levantar capital
Existen herramientas basadas en inteligencia artificial que facilitan la obtención de capital de riesgo para las nuevas empresas. Así es como las están utilizando.