Finding Investors: Page 5
Quirky Ditches Device Manufacturing, Preps for New Investment
Its home automation spinoff, Wink, may also see additional investment in a separate round, CEO Ben Kaufman says.
Jennifer Lopez Makes a Sales Pitch to Silicon Valley
The entertainer made an unusual appearance in front of venture capitalists Wednesday to talk about taking risks, thinking big, and investing in Jennifer Lopez, the brand.
Challenges Women Face When Raising Venture Capital
If you're a woman who wants to start a business, don't let these obstacles stand between you and major sources of funding.
This Entrepreneur Might Be the 'Best' in Shark Tank's History
Investor Robert Herjavec said, 'You are probably one of the, if not the best entrepreneur we've had here.'
Insider Tips On When, Where and How to Get an Investor's Attention (Infographic)
What day of the week will you be most likely to land a meeting with a VC? When should you hit 'send' on that email you have been obsessing over? Where might you have the best change to strategically happen to accidentally 'bump' into an investor?
How to Find Investors Through LinkedIn
The professional social network has become a tool for identifying and pitching investors.
Online-Grocery Delivery Service Instacart Lands $220 Million From Kleiner Perkins
The company says it will use the cash to grow into new markets and create new partnerships.
The Most Difficult Question I Ask Founders
Keep this in mind the next time you pitch an investor.
How One Woman Got Past the No's and Landed VC Funding
Female entrepreneurs, take note.
How One Fitness Entrepreneur Raised $14 Million
ClassPass co-founder Payal Kadakia isn't peddling out some new workout method. Instead, her company makes money by riding fitness trend waves.
5 Essentials for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding is the sweat equity of financing. Every company, no matter how small, can succeed but it requires a lot of work.
The 5 C's to Creating a Winning Investment Pitch
You need to show why an investor should back you, and there are a number of traits that successful investees should show during the course of their pitch.
Put Yourself in Potential Investors' Shoes With These 4 Tips
Ask that essential question: Would you put money into your business concept? Make sure your pitch explains why.
How to Create an Elevator Pitch That Will Get You Funded
Tip: Don't explain your startup like it's your PhD dissertation.
Investors Are Hungry for Food Startups
Traditionally a field dominated by technology and biotechnology, venture investors have developed an appetite for food.