Startup Finance
Looking to Raise Capital? Exhaust All Your Options.
Entrepreneur Liz Elam shares her insights on raising capital to launch a startup.
For Financing and Mentorship, Would You Forgo Future Income?
New funding platforms are eager to ply you with capital and other resources in exchange for a cut of your future success. See if these services are right for you.
Free Online Service Matches Small Businesses With Lenders
An art school uses an online lending matchmaker to find capital.
Kickstarter’s Rising Competition: Crowdfunding Alternatives to Donation-Based Sites
The JOBS Act may soon go into effect, but young entrepreneurs don't need to wait to look for investors in the crowd.
Behind a Brand Extension: How a Sweatshirt Raised Over $1 Million on Kickstarter
Flint and Tinder's founder shares tips on how he successfully branched out with a new product -- and you can, too.
5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed Kickstarter Campaign
YogoSport founder Ryon Lane offers advice to young entrepreneurs about how to make your Kickstarter project a success.
Ken and Ben Lerer Share Their Top 5 Secrets to Success for Young Entrepreneurs
Big players in New York City's startup ecosystem, the investors behind Lerer Ventures provide insight into what they believe helps entrepreneurs reach their goals.
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Heavyweight Investors Answer Questions About Outside Financing
During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, investors discussed when and how young entrepreneurs should go down the venture capital route.
5 Personal Finance Tips for Cash-Strapped Entrepreneurs
How to go all-in on a new business venture without draining your personal bank account.
5 Reasons a Young Entrepreneur Should Raise Outside Funding
Investor Peter S. Cohan gives us the lowdown about scenarios when a young entrepreneur should turn to investors for funds.
NY Angels’ Brian Cohen on How to Get ‘Smart’ Funding For Your Billion Dollar Idea
In his new book, angel investor Brian Cohen sounds off about the importance of getting smart money for your startup.
Spreading the Love of Silicon Valley (infographic)
Let's face it, Silicon Valley is still the mecca for startups, and every other city is playing catch up.
When You Raise Capital, Think ‘We’ Instead of ‘Me’
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones on the nuances of building a business with other people’s money.
How Entrepreneur Friendly are the Top 10 Startup Hubs?
Before you pack your bags and head off to Silicon Valley, check out how the top startup ecosystems rank when it comes to ease of starting a business.
Crowdfunding Industry On Fire: Trends to Watch
Market research data shows that 308 active crowdfunding platforms raised $2.7 billion last year. In 2013, the industry is expected to raise $5.1 billion. Here's a look at where the rapidly-evolving industry is heading.
What Angel Investors Want Now
The second annual Halo Report released today shows where angels are excited to invest, both by sector and geographically, and how much they are commonly investing.
Crowdsourcing’s New Platform: Prime-Time Reality TV
CNBC announces a new television show called 'Crowd Rules' where business owners compete for $50,000. The money is awarded based on an audience vote.
How Incorporating in Delaware or Nevada Can Hurt You
Before you think of incorporating your startup in a "tax haven" state, here is what young entrepreneurs need to know.
Simple Strategies for Last-Minute Tax Filers
You have less than one week left to get your taxes done, but that doesn't mean you have to scramble. Here are some simple strategies to make the process go smoothly.
Pitch Perfect: How to Prepare to Speak in Front of Investors
Here's a guide for how to prepare your pitch for angel investors and venture capitalists the likes of Chris Dixon.
Not Your Traditional Incubator: Rokk3r Labs, a Hybrid Investor-Accelerator
Miami-based venture creates fast time-to-market recipe
3 Tips for Nailing Startup Competitions
Student entrepreneur Nina Foroutan on how to get the most out of early-stage business battles.
Embrace Your Zany Side: Offbeat Ways Startups Win Over Hard-to-Reach VCs
Having a killer business idea is key, but it won't necessarily help get your foot in the door when you're looking for funding. Sometimes the best way to grab someone's attention is to get creative.
Kiss Your Day Job Goodbye
How to determine if you can afford to work on your startup full-time.
Reality TV Show ‘Dorm Biz’ Looks to Spotlight College Treps
Aiming to discover the next Mark Zuckerberg or Def Jam's Rick Rubin, who both famously got their start in their dorm rooms, a new reality TV show wants to talk to college treps.
