Startup Funding

Starting a Business

Why Startup Founders Should Look Beyond Traditional Funding and Tap Into Alternative Forms of Capital

Here's why the future belongs to those who dare to think differently about capital.

Growing a Business

How to Prepare Your Small Business for Impactful Investor Partnerships That Go Beyond Funding

Here's how investorpreneurs transform startups with mentorship and strategic investments.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

I Secured Funding for My Startup — Here's How I Kept My Team Motivated After the Fundraising High

Securing a successful fundraising round is a significant achievement for any startup, but maintaining team motivation afterward is crucial for sustained growth. This article explores six key strategies for keeping your team engaged and driven post-funding.

Fundraising

6 Practical Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find Investors

What you need to know when using the professional networking site to help secure funding for your business.

Growing a Business

Stop Chasing These Vanity Metrics if You Want to Succeed

Don't chase after superficial metrics; instead, concentrate on what is truly important.

Money & Finance

What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Raising Capital

Entrepreneurs aiming to establish thriving businesses must grasp the various types of capital available. By understanding these options, entrepreneurs can strategically raise funds to fuel growth, retain control or utilize assets effectively. This knowledge equips them to navigate market fluctuations, meet investor expectations and tailor financing strategies to their business needs.

Fundraising

You Don't Need Venture Capital Anymore — Here Are 4 Funding Alternatives

Are you hoping to raise capital for your business without traditional investor interference? Here are four alternatives you could pursue.

Fundraising

After Bootstrapping My Tech Company for 25 Years, Here's What I've Realized About Funding

Explore the contrasts between bootstrapping and venture capital funding for startups, detailing how each option affects company control, culture, and growth.

Fundraising

5 Tips for Pitching a Winning Business Idea

Discover how to create and deliver a compelling business pitch to investors with five key steps.

Business News

Y Combinator Helped Launch Reddit, Airbnb and Dropbox. Here's What I Learned From Its Free Startup School.

The famed startup accelerator offers a free course on building a business — and answers five pressing questions for founders.

Growing a Business

6 Effective Strategies to Secure Funding

Use these six proven strategies to secure the funding you need.

News and Trends

EcoRatings and Nanosafe Bags Early-Stage Funding

These Indian startups have disclosed their initial fundraising rounds.

Starting a Business

How Much Capital Does Your Startup Need? Here Are 7 Key Factors to Consider.

Here's what you need to assess when determining the amount of capital your startup needs — and how adequate funding can enhance your chances of success.

Fundraising

If You Want Funding, These Are the Financial Reports VCs Need to See

When you're trying to attract new investors, there are several financial reports and metrics you'll need to have ready before you have a chance at potential funding. As the CEO of a venture capital firm and investment group, here's what you need for the best pitch.

Fundraising

My Startup Couldn't Raise VC Funding, So We Became Profitable. Here's How We Did It — And How You Can Too.

Four months ago, my startup reached profitability for the first time. It came after more than a year of active work and planning, and here's what it took.