Venture Capital Firms: Page 9
Fundraising 101: The First Timer's Guide to Pitching Investors
Pitching to investors can be a daunting and at times, tough on an entrepreneur's confidence level. Here are a few tidbits of advice on pitching from an entrepreneur who has been there, done that.
How to Make Time Work for You When Pitching for Funds
The hour of the day, minutes in a slide and when your idea will pay off will determine whether you'll see any money.
Seeking Funding? Be Aware of These 5 Details.
Venture capital has big rewards, but also added stress.
Disposable Phone Numbers Are So Hot Right Now
The venture capital money came pouring in for Burner, a mobile app that doles out disposable phone numbers for calling and texting.
3 Surprisingly Hot Global VC Markets That Are Getting Even Hotter
The U.S., Europe, China, India and Israel continue to dominate the venture capital game, but a few emerging markets are worth keeping an eye on.
Uber Competitor Lyft Eyes $150 Million in New Funding
The San Francisco-based company known for the pink mustaches adhered to the front of the cars in its network is looking to close in on its fourth round of fundraising.
The Story of Sequoia Capital's $6.4 Billion 'Revenge' on Mark Zuckerberg
How the top venture capital firm had the last laugh -- all the way to the bank.
ZenPayroll Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding
The cloud-based payroll company plans to hire more employees and extend its reach.
When to Say No to Venture Capital
Instead of seeking financing, Ryan Smith spent four years bootstrapping to get his company off the ground. Here's why.
Silicon Valley VCs Are More Confident Than They've Been in Years
Confidence among West Coast startup investors has reached a level not seen since 2007. For some VCs, though, the level of excitement is something to be cautious about.
Why Updated VC Models Are a Win for Entrepreneurs
Good companies are always desirable, but the level of demand right now is unprecedented.
Why You Need to Think Twice About Seeking Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs seek venture capital, even though it is financially unattractive. Think twice about jumping in. The water is deep.
Should You Go East Or West for Your Venture Capital?
There are big differences between venture capital firms on the East and West Coasts. Here's what you need to know to pick the right one.
Why Venture Capitalists Don't Care About Your Pitch
Ideas are really the easy part of a startup; what VC's are increasingly looking for is the ability to execute.
What This Female CEO Learned About Gender Bias After Pitching 200 VCs
Women tend to undersell their vision compared to men when pitching VCs, but there's more to successful pitching than a big promise. Here's one CEO's lessons.