Venture Capital CHARISSA CASSELS

500 Global is Doubling Down In Africa

After investing in Chipper Cash, Stitch and SweepSouth, this global VC firm wants more.

Venture Capital STEVEN I. WEISS

Want Seed Funding? Why Investors Want to See $72 Million in Revenue by Year 10

Augustin Sayer of Newfund has laid out the math behind his investment litmus test.

Venture Capital CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN

As WeWork's Adam Neumann Raises $350 Million, Female Founders Call Foul

"I hate it here," say women entrepreneurs who've been through the venture-capitalist-funding ringer.

Venture Capital STEVEN I. WEISS

Startup Founders, Watch Out for This 'Harsh Term' From Investors

Some venture capitalists are changing term sheets to give themselves more favorable positions.

Venture Capital STEVEN I. WEISS

VC Funding Is Mostly Down in 2022. Here's What You Need to Know

Early-stage companies are still getting most of the deals.

Venture Capital JOE PROCOPIO

This Is The Only Reason Startups Should Raise Venture Capital

The most asked startup question has a simple, four-point answer.

Venture Capital BHARAT KANODIA

How, When and Why to Approach a VC for Funding

There are times when venture capital may make sense for your business. Here's how to do it right

Venture Capital JESSICA STILLMAN

The 10 Black and Latinx Founded Companies That Raised the Most VC Funding in 2021

Overall numbers on funding for Black and Latinx founders are depressing, but individual stories are inspiring.

Venture Capital CHID LIBERTY

How to Retrofit Your Enterprise With Social Principles? It's Surprisingly Simple and (Likely) Long Overdue

Every entrepreneur has an opportunity to make a major impact within their own organization. You just have to know where to look.

Venture Capital EVAN FISHER

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Potential Investors in the First Meeting

A potential investor is a possible partner. Here's how you can find out what kind of person you're working with.

Venture Capital EVAN FISHER

Saying this Single Sentence to a Venture Capitalist Can Be a Deal-Breaker for Fundraising

Don't fumble because you're not ready yet. Instead, build VC relationships early by following this playbook.

Venture Capital EVAN FISHER

How to Tell If a Venture Capitalist Will Actually Add Value to Your Startup

Ask yourself these questions to nail down the elusive VC value-add with your company.

Venture Capital CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN

Don't Credit Sexting: How Snapchat Actually Took Off

Yes, we all know about the app's recreational uses. But its initial popularity came from a more practical place.

Venture Capital KIMBERLY WEISUL

5 Venture Capital Deals That Signal Major Trends for 2021

Each of these investments shows what the next year may hold for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers.


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