Venture Capital CATHERINE YOUNG

The Time To Invest In Africa Is Now

There is R1,6 trillion locked away in SA’s private company reserves. Another $1.3 trillion is being hoarded by non-financial companies on the S&P 500 in the United States. Imagine if they earmarked a small percentage of this stagnating cash to invest in entrepreneurs in Africa?

Venture Capital CHARLES LEE MATHEWS

Investors Fight Africa’s Big Funding Squeeze

With investments in the continent slowing down, VCs collaborate with fund managers and the government to reverse the trend.

Venture Capital IGHOSIME OYOFO

Venture Capital In Africa

Moving from growth to profitability.

Venture Capital SAM BLUM

Startup Funding Is Abysmal Right Now. But Taking Less Investment Can Make Your Business Leaner and More Cash Efficient

Less VC investment can be a blessing.

Venture Capital CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN

Deepak Chopra's Venture Incubator Backs Education Company Valued at $500 Million

The meditation icon's ChopraX plans to back companies in the health, longevity, fitness and education industries.

Venture Capital JEFFREY COHN

Why Risky Behavior Is a Red Flag for Investors

Should a speeding ticket disqualify a founder from securing venture funding from Sequoia Capital?

Venture Capital ZOYA HASAN

Can Venture Capital Become More Equitable for Women?

On International Women's Day, experts address the opportunities to level the playing field for women-led startups.

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 SARA MAUSKOPF

Your Fundraising Deck Is Killing Your Chances 4 Things You're Doing Wrong

When you're pitching VCs for early investment in your company, avoid these rookie presentation mistakes.

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 XINTIAN TINA WANG

This VC Built the First Fund by a Woman of Color, for Women of Color. Here's Her Advice on Staying Authentic

Fearless Fund's co-founder Arian Simone explains how her VC funding company addresses inequalities.

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 GRAHAM WINFREY

Chris Sacca Backed Her Fintech Before Other VCs Came Calling. Here's His Take on Building a Multibillion-Dollar Company

Tala founder Shivani Siroya talks with the Shark Tank start about scaling up a business without locking it down.

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 CAREY SMITH

Failure Isn't Half as Bad as Not Learning From It

Startups crash and burn for all kinds of reasons--although not the ones founders might think.

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 FRAN VELASQUEZ

Steve Wozniak Says to Focus on These 3 Things When You Pitch Your Startup to Investors

Here's what you need to do to impress the co-founder of Apple.

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 GABRIELLE BIENASZ

The Clash Over a Tax Break for Investors Is Intensifying. Business Owners Should Take Notice

The carried interest tax break for private equity and venture capital firms is once again in the spotlight, and founders could feel the results.

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.


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