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
Venture Capital | Page 5
Building a Business
What You Need to Know About VC-Favored Structures vs. Founder-Favored Structures
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.
Business Accounting
The Black Female Funding Gap and Those Who Are Changing the Tide
While we're still lightyears away from where we need to be for true equality, there are venture capitalists and founders alike who are truly changing the tide.
Business Funding
Free Webinar | Mar. 18: Raising Capital After 2 Years of Business: Do’s and Don’ts
Join Mark J. Kohler, CPA & Small Business Attorney, as he discusses the options for raising capital and the do's and don'ts.
Human Resources
Why Are Venture Capitalists Still Funding Mostly White, Male Entrepreneurs?
A virtual roundtable discussion with three architects behind the recent, revealing "Diversity in U.S. Startups" report.
By Kenny Herzog
Thought Leaders
‘I’m Black. I’m a Woman. Let’s Talk About Raising Venture Capital.’
As a Black woman, I'm part of a demographic that's least likely to successfully raise venture capital. But there are ways to shift that narrative.
Business News
Women and Minority Founders Still Vastly Underfunded, New Report Finds
While there are signs of incremental progress, insights from RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC suggest there's a long way to go in equitable funding.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
These are the Top Venture Capital Firms of 2020
We ranked these 7 Venture Capital Firms on the basis of Investment to Exit Ratio only.
By Aman Jain
Thought Leaders
NFL Superstar Bobby Wagner on Creating a Vision Off the Field
The Seattle Seahwaks linebacker is also co-founder of Fuse Venture Partners VC.
Thought Leaders
Why the Voices Around Your Boardroom Table Matter
It's painfully obvious that the startup community is still challenged by the task of creating board of director representation that reflects a diverse and inclusive membership.
Business Operations & Logistics
How PR Helps Startups Attract VCs Remotely
Launching a thoughtful PR campaign can help startups connect with VCs.
Thought Leaders
VCs Consider This Trait Most Important When Choosing Entrepreneurs to Invest In
The eight stages of the entrepreneurial journey - and why VCs care.
By Alon Braun
Business News
SEC Expands Accredited Investor Rule
More investors will qualify to make investments into startups, venture companies and funds and private offerings.
By Mat Sorensen