Venture Capital
Parafin Secures USD 100Mn in Series C Funding at USD 750Mn Valuation
Since its Series B round in September 2022, Parafin has seen a 400 per cent increase in volumes and now funds nearly USD 1 billion annually for tens of thousands of small businesses in the U.S. and Canada
The 100x Playbook: Mark Pearson's Formula for Winning in 2025
Approaching 2025, Entrepreneur UK examines expert insights on artificial intelligence, the shifting economic landscape, and the evolving talent market to provide founders with essential guidance for the road ahead
Overcoming the odds: How we raised the largest ever European pre-seed round by two female founders
In the competitive landscape of startup funding, Belong's achievement of securing the largest pre-seed round in Europe by a female founding team, totalling £2.95 million, is a journey of overcoming the odds.
5 Emerging Sectors Primed for Venture Capital Interest in India
As traditional sectors saturate, VCs look to turn their focus on emerging industries that are poised to define the country's next phase of surge. Here are five sectors that are likely to attract the most interest from VCs in India over the next few years.
Indian Venture Ecosystem Poised for Global Ascent: Recovery, IPO Resurgence, and 'Building for Bharat' to Define 2025
India's GDP is poised to scale from USD 4 trillion to USD 8 trillion over the next decade and will offer a playground that is remarkable for both founders and venture capital (VC) firms, said Pranav Pai, Founding Partner and CIO at 3one4 Capital.
How Cactus Partners' Growth Playbook Drives Valuations and Success for its Portfolio
The modus operandi of Cactus is helping companies put the governance systems in place with required boards and committees, preferably at the series A stage or beyond.
How to Use Left and Right Brain Strategies to Secure Funding For Your Startup
Whether you consider yourself "right-brained" or "left-brained," you must access your creative and analytical sides to convince investors to fund your business.
Venture Capitalists Are Pickier About What They Invest In — Here's How That Actually Benefits Startups
While hefty funding rounds often equate to success, a growing trend shows that leaner investments foster stronger, more resilient startups, prioritizing innovation over hype and creating sustainable growth.
Piyush Gupta Launches Kenro Capital to Tap Growing Secondary Transactions Market
Gupta and seasoned investor Norbert Fernandes join forces to launch Kenro Capital, targeting India and Southeast Asia's expanding secondary transaction market with strategic investments in growth-stage companies.
Former World Bank Executive Sayan Ghosh Launches INR 300 Cr Venture Capital Fund
The fund aims to invest in over 20 companies, up to INR 15 crore (USD 2 million) each, and has already backed three promising startups.
I Turned Down a $7 Million Deal After a Shocking Conversation With the Investor. My 'No' Led to a Surprise Email and $100 Million Exit.
Sarah Dusek, co-founder and CEO of travel company Few and Far, learned an important lesson when venture capital negotiations fell apart.
Nailing VC Investment: A UK Startup Strategy
Discover key strategies to win over investors, prove your market fit, and secure the funding your startup needs to thrive.
The Top 10 Most Active Venture Capital Firms in the UK Today
In the United Kingdom, a vibrant venture capital (VC) landscape has given rise to some of the world's most active firms supporting the growth of startups and fostering the development of local, regional and global entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The Power of Bootstrapping — How to Build a Thriving Business Without Venture Capital
Here's how to bootstrap a resilient startup by balancing slow growth with early revenue, turning limitations into strengths and defining success on your own terms.
4 Ways to Prepare to Raise Venture Capital
By preparing critical elements of your fundraising long before you ever need the capital, you can significantly improve your chances of raising capital and immediately improve other aspects of your business with minimal financial or time commitments.