Leading a startup comes with a cost. It inevitably includes going through hardships and making tough decisions. Mark Achler, general partner at Math Venture Partners, has seen hundreds of startup...

In the world of startups, the power of storytelling often determines the trajectory of success. Here are some of the essentials to winning investments and more with your startup’s story,...

One type of investor in startups is the angel group. These are angel investors who invest their own money, often in early-stage startups. These groups might operate through syndicated deals, in...

Grants present a significant advantage for startups, offering a means to secure funding without losing equity or accruing debt. Kat Weaver, the CEO of Power to Pitch, shared some important...

One type of persona startup founders encounter many times through their fundraising journey is the “finder.”  “Finders” are individuals or entities that help connect...

Connecting with investors is always a challenge. We spoke about these challenges and how to overcome them with Daniel Sawko, the co-founder of ShipShape.vc, a free research platform that aggregates...

We spoke to one of the top voices in the equity crowdfunding space, Jonny Price from WeFunder. Equity crowdfunding is a model that democratizes investment, allowing a wider range of individuals to...

Angel investors are not a cohesive group, and their needs and interests vary greatly. Phil McSweeney is an angel investor and startup advisor, and the author of Angel Think. He shared some of his...

Startups can raise money almost from day one of their inception, and the valuation of the startup will reflect their traction and potential. There are startups that raise money “with only a...

Investors, especially good investors, usually have a lot of inbound deal flow. They come across a lot of startups. Their attention span is often small, and some of them are easily irritated and...

Our recent conversation with Prateek Sanjay from foundraisr.com included a set of very specific steps and tips for successful outreach to investors via cold email. Here is what Prateek suggests...

Startup founders that made an exit or otherwise had some business success, are almost ideal investors for your startup. Especially if they had a company in your domain or have some other relevant...