Venture Capital

Venture capital can fuel growth, but raising too early can cost you control and ownership.

AI is flooding the startup world with cash, creating a new class of companies — and there are now more than 2,000 of them in the U.S. alone.

Founders across emerging and regional markets are building world-class companies without Silicon Valley's capital advantage. Here's how.

Why the wrong capital can cost founders far more than it helps — and how to recognize the difference before it's too late.

Venture capital's bureaucratic barriers and biases make raising capital difficult, especially for minority founders.

Jenny Fielding is a VC who has met with entrepreneurs all over the world. She says the founders who make the best impression tend to have something in common.

Kevin Carter has invested in over a thousand companies, dozens of which have gone on to billion-dollar valuations. He says venture capital is not right for every business.

When investors go quiet, it's not always your idea that's to blame.

In a business built on belief, the founders who communicate clearly, deliver reliably and treat every dollar with respect earn trust that outlasts any funding round.

This playbook reveals four actionable strategies for founders to protect and maximize the value of international investments, turning potential financial vulnerability into a competitive advantage.

With venture capital becoming harder to secure, founders are turning to alternative funding strategies that offer more control and sustainability.

Great ideas from dedicated teams can find solutions, yet breakthroughs can fail due to the one resource needed to propel growth: money.

From gaining early traction to strengthening your team and digital presence, here are the real-world steps founders must take to become truly investable.

As venture capitalists become more purpose-driven, businesses need to be aware of the traits they expect to see in founders they see a future with.

Attending the right high-growth conferences can help you scale, raise capital, expand globally or connect with top business leaders.

American VC continues to be a key contributor to this trend, with US-based private equity giants like Blackstone planning a USD 25 billion India PE portfolio over five years, citing the country's stable regulations and immense growth in digital infrastructure.

The tech industry veteran brings over 25 years of experience to Bessemer, where he will focus on AI, enterprise-tech and cybersecurity investments in India.

Discover essential venture capital compliance practices, common regulatory challenges and how startups can build trust, secure funding and thrive by staying ahead of evolving legal requirements.

Early-stage funding is tightening quickly and becoming harder to secure. Here's how to position your startup for success.

AI might replace jobs, but it also has the potential to help start new companies.

As a venture capitalist, I've found that even the most brilliant idea can fail if led by a toxic founder. No technology, market opportunity or promising niche can save a company if its internal atmosphere is poisoned by manipulation.