Finding venture investors can sometimes feel like searching through an endless list of firms. There are seed funds, large multi-stage VC firms, corporate investors, angel investors, sector specialists, and funds focused on particular cities or countries. But here is the important part: not every investor with money is a good investor for your startup. Venture … Read more
Every successful startup begins with something surprisingly small: an idea. At the beginning, there may be no polished product, large customer base, experienced sales team, or predictable revenue. A founder might simply have identified an interesting problem and developed a possible solution. Turning that idea into a real company, however, usually requires time, experimentation, and … Read more
When people hear that a startup has raised $5 million from a venture capital firm, the story can sound surprisingly simple. Investors have money, founders need money, and the two sides make a deal. Behind that headline, however, there is a much bigger system. Venture capital connects several groups with different responsibilities. Founders build companies, … Read more