Business Accounting
This Is the Key to Truly ‘Founder-Friendly’ Venture Capital
Most venture-capital funds describe themselves as "founder friendly." But what does the phrase mean, exactly?
By Eva Yazhari
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Business Accounting
BIPOC Companies Passed Over By VCs Are Seeing Big Interest From Retail Investors
By Going Public
Business Accounting
3 Secret Growth Metrics That Matter Most To Investors
Don't misjudge what they're looking for -- it could mean missing out on a potential match.
By David Newns
Thought Leaders
Why Strategic Venture Capital is Thriving in a Founder’s Market
Let's take a closer look at why strategic capital is thriving in today's venture environment, how startups can benefit from strategic capital, and how corporate executives investing in startups can make their organizations more innovative.
By Anis Uzzaman
Thought Leaders
How Success Happened for Nick Brown, Co-Founder of Imaginary Ventures
Nick Brown found success with the help of business partner Natalie Massenet.
Business News
European Startups 2021: The Year in Numbers
They're on track to bring in a record $121 billion in funding this year. This is nearly three times the $41 billion of capital raised in 2020.
Thought Leaders
Everything I’ve Learned from Growing My Startup to 10 Million Users with $0 in Funding
Fifteen years of business. Ten million users, $0 in funding -- a founder shares his biggest lessons.
By Aytekin Tank
Thought Leaders
Investment Bias: Get Rid of the Pesky Impediment to Success
Why being able to spot and stop bias it in its tracks is essential to becoming an effective venture capitalist.
By Noa Matz
Tech
The Global Deck of Talent Is Reshuffling
And this isn't just happening for software developers: It's happening for founders too.
By Matt Cohen
Thought Leaders
What VCs Look for in a Startup Investment
As an experienced investor, I know what to look for in a startup investment to ensure a positive financial return.
By Anis Uzzaman
Business Funding
Can You Scale a Startup Without Venture Investment?
When most people think about startups, they usually think about businesses that receive some type of venture funding -- but there are many startups that start and scale without it, and the source of venture funding is changing.
Building a Business
How PR Can Attract Investors and Add Value to Your Startup
If you're looking to get your startup funded, here's how to use PR to attract investors.
Building a Business
What You Need to Know About VC-Favored Structures vs. Founder-Favored Structures
Here's how to identify and negotiate a structure that is in your best interest.
Building a Business
Businesses Should Scale for Passion, Not Investors
Entrepreneurial passion is too often lost when business leaders are forced to chase hyperscale growth targets.
Building a Business
Why Raising Corporate Venture Capital Benefits Startups
Corporate venture capital offers a successful model that benefits both startups and corporate investors.
By Anis Uzzaman
Building a Business
Think You Need Venture Capital Backing to Start Your Business? Think Again.
Use this five-step guide to build your business on your terms.
Building a Business
Ask a Startup Lawyer: Understanding Your BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement)
Learn how to strengthen your BATNA for term sheet negotiations and more.
Building a Business
4 Things You Need to Do to Secure Backing If You’re In a Flyover Area
This is how to get funding if you live outside California, New York, or Massachusetts.
Thought Leaders
Corporate Innovation Through Effective Startup Investing
Corporate investment is an efficient way to help meet a corporation's vision by harnessing the power of startup innovation.
By Anis Uzzaman
Building a Business
For Startups, It Pays to Partner With a High-Quality VC, Even If You Give Up Some Equity
My research shows that the best VCs take more equity, but can nearly double the value of the companies they invest in.
Business Accounting
Kevin O’Leary Explains Why Institutional Capital Must Have a Role in Sustainability
In an exclusive interview, the 'Shark Tank' investor lays out reasons for using sustainability as a metric and explains his investment in WonderFi.
Business Accounting
Would Your Business Benefit From Venture Capital?
Learn what it takes to secure a venture capitalist investment.
Thought Leaders
Dear Brit: ‘What’s an Elevator Pitch, and Why Do I Need One?’
In her monthly column for 'Entrepreneur,' Brit Morin explains what a successful pitch looks like -- and how to give one in less than 30 seconds.
By Brit Morin
Business News
How Founder Coaching Can Lift Humanity up in the VC World
There needs to be a return-on-coaching mindset, not just a return-on-investment mindset, says elite coach Ariane de Bonvoisin.
Building a Business
This Founder Thought He’d Discovered a Valuable Moon Rock. The Object Was Actually Worthless, But It Still Brought Him Immense Success.
For entrepreneur Eric Lapp, founder of The Raleigh House, a cheap piece of iron slag was the key to his company's successful launch.
Building a Business
3 Major Advantages of Investing in Startups
Retail investors can now access startups thanks to platforms like Republic and Wefunder. While it's a high-risk asset class, startups offer investors some significant advantages.
Building a Business
10 Dos and Don’ts When Raising Capital for a Fast-Growing New Business
VCs know the score, so any attempt to snowball them won't work. Tell them what they need to know, though, and you're likely to get invited back.
Building a Business
This Is Why Your Business Should Avoid Taking Investor Money
These five advantages are a few of the reasons why bootstrapping is worth it in the long run.