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One way to raise capital for early-stage startups is equity crowdfunding. This is a method of raising capital from a broad range and number of investors, usually in smaller checks. It can mean raising...

Not a lot of early-stage startup founders have had the privilege of working in the VC industry and getting an inside look into how decisions are made, and what sets apart the winners. One such founder...

Finding product-market fit might not be the only thing that matters (as Marc Andreessen of A16Z once said), but it is central to your startup’s success. 

Adi Shmorack, the founder of Adidacta, is an ...

Investors are always on the lookout for promising ventures and founders who are outspoken, have a vision they share and promote, and take action to make it a reality. When they see your progress, lear...

Early-stage startups face the challenge of adjusting an innovative solution to the market and achieving a real product-market fit. Raising capital in the midst of this process is a substantial challen...

So much of a startup’s success lies on the shoulders of the founders, which means that founders need to maintain their mental well-being and inner strength to succeed. The challenges along the journey...

Putting together a winning pitch deck is always a challenge because a good pitch deck encompasses almost everything that you are as a startup. Jamie Harford is one of the leading startup advisors in t...

To succeed in raising capital for your startup, you’ll need to be systematic and strategic. In many ways, the process of fundraising resembles the sales process. This is what helped Jamie Johnston bui...

A financial plan is not just about making projections, it’s about understanding your market, clients, and business. Communicating this information to investors is a crucial part of any capital raise. ...

Raising the capital you need won’t happen with only a pitch deck. You will also need to address the deeper, probing questions investors are bound to ask. Being aware of both your strengths and weaknes...

In a recent episode of the Meet.Capitol startup podcast, we spoke to Anabel Maldonado, the founder of Psykhe AI. Her unique blend of expertise in neuropsychology and luxury e-commerce has shaped her a...

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 jour...