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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, based on our ...

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 which ...

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 insights ab...

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

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 da...

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 par...

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 best...

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 pitch deck...

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 turn i...

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 that y...

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 expe...

Your personal network of investors can bring you value, and moreover compound value over time. Even if they do not end up investing in your company, they might introduce you to someone who will, or he...