12 of the Hottest Venture Capital Firms in 2016
As we head into 2016, we leave behind a year of robust trends for venture capital—or “VC”—funding. In coming months, many entrepreneurs are looking for the best sources to help fund the startups they...
View Article11 Foolproof Ways to Attract Investors
Some businesses are not a great fit for angel or venture capital funding. But, what if your startup is a good candidate, but you’re having trouble getting meetings and convincing investors that your...
View ArticleWhy You Should Stop Worrying About Raising VC Money for Your Tech Startup
When I was seeking a co-founder for my startup, each time I’d dive deep into a discussion about commitment with potential partners, they’d bring up venture capitalists and fundraising. An early...
View ArticleVenture Capital Funding: A Curated List of Our Best Resources
Getting venture capital funding to launch your business is incredibly difficult. In fact, fewer than 1 percent of businesses that start every year get venture funding. So, if you’re seeking venture...
View ArticleTurning a Failed VC Pitch Into a New Connection and Future Business
I enjoy sharing my experiences as an entrepreneur with friends and family. There are few things that light up a room like the realization that there are real opportunities outside the world of...
View ArticleHow I Pitched My Business and Raised $2.3 Million in VC Funding
I grew up in a family where excellence was expected; my parents wanted us to be the best at whatever we wanted to be. If you were going to go to the trouble of learning to play the piano, why not be...
View ArticleIs VC Funding the Real Unicorn in Silicon Valley?
From myths to memes, the unicorn has always represented the highly elusive ideal: a beautiful creature so rarely seen, every sighting is both a privilege and an unforgettable event, as well as a sign...
View ArticleVenture Capital Funding and the Sexism You Can’t Quite Prove
At the outset, it is worth noting that when it comes to the world of venture funding, I am a bit of an outsider. Until a handful of years ago, I didn’t even know what venture capital was, let alone...
View ArticleHow to Get Funding for a Business
Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Deciding to take on some...
View Article10 Tips for Finding Outside Investors for Your Business
There are lots of reasons a business might turn to outside investors for capital. That comes up most often with startups, but occasionally even with more established small business. Investors might be...
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