Startup financing
Looking to Raise Capital? Exhaust All Your Options.
Entrepreneur Liz Elam shares her insights on raising capital to launch a startup.
Free Online Service Matches Small Businesses With Lenders
An art school uses an online lending matchmaker to find capital.
A Chance to Win $50,000 and Mentorship From TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie
GOOD and TOMS are teaming up to help one lucky social entrepreneur turn her dream into a reality.
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.
Unreasonable at Sea: Entrepreneurs Dock at the State Department
After four months of sailing around the world, entrepreneurs participating in the Unreasonable at Sea accelerator program convene in Washington D.C. to chat about their experiences and rub elbows with investors.
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 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.
How One Young Trep’s Quest to Encourage Women Engineers Led Her to GoldieBlox
Not happy about the dearth of women in engineering? Debbie Sterling thinks overly-girlie toys are to blame.
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.
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.
The Rising Threat of Patent Trolls and What You Can Do to Protect Your Startup
Tim Sparapani of Application Developers Alliance provides insight into the world of patent trolls.
Yammer’s David Sacks Offers 3 Tips for Tech Entrepreneurs
From raising capital fast to being innovative, startup advice from the SXSW Interactive festival.
Online Microlenders Offer Capital to Young Businesses
An eBay merchant quadruples his revenue with help from an online microlender.
Veterans Tackle the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
New programs help veterans harness their unique skills -- including determination, creative problem-solving and risk tolerance -- to overcome the challenges of starting a business.
4 Things Young Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the JOBS Act
When it comes to landing startup capital, crowdfunding can be a young entrepreneur's best friend. Given the new crowdfudning law, though, here are a few changes that'll pay to know sooner than later.
The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events
When it comes to landing funding, a smile and a handshake still go a long way. Check out the latest wave in crowdfunding.
Angels in America: A Look at Angel Investment Growth Across the U.S. (Infographic)
When it comes to raising financing, angel investors are increasingly spending with startups. Here's a snapshot of the angel-investor landscape.
How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator
In starting up, sometimes the best experiences can come from the worst ones.
How Much Traction Is Enough for Investors?
Besides the famed "hockey stick" adoption rate, here are a few ideas for showing investors why they should pay attention to your startup.
Why Over-Optimism Can Crush Your Company
While painting your startup in the best light can generate attention from the media and investors. Just be careful to not to start also believing the hype.
5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor
Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
4 Steps for Making Early Financial Projections
Tech expert Prerna Gupta on how to convince investors that the potential of your startup is worth their money.
Barbara Corcoran’s 6 Pearls of Wisdom for Young Treps
Ahead of her keynote address at Entrepreneur's annual Growth Conference, here are some of her choicest gems of advice for young entrepreneurs.
Mark Peter Davis on the Problem With the VC Industry
Mark Peter Davis’ journey from venture capitalist back to entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on the new challenges of start-up fundraising.
