Startup funding
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biggest Mistakes: Why Birchbox Says Timing Is Everything (Video)
When the grooming-products subscription service went looking for funding, it may have been too soon, says co-founder Katia Beauchamp. Here’s a better strategy.
The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success
In launching a startup, a great idea and business acumen are key ingredients. But they're nothing without confidence. Here's how to win over investors, employees and customers.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Talk about 'Contagious,' sea cucumbers demand a high price, avoiding fundraising foibles, an ancient economic cluster, debate over working from home heats up, avoiding startup hell… this week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps:
6 Money-Saving Tips for Cash-Strapped Young ‘Treps
Business consultant Joshua Medcalf shares his advice for launching a business on a shoestring budget.
Crowd-funding Platform Connects Entrepreneurs With Consumer-Product Giants
A San Francisco-based crowd-funding site draws the eyes and ears of multinational companies General Mills and Procter & Gamble.
Tech Investor: Courage Is an Entrepreneur’s Most Important Quality
Why a founding partner of a Silicon Valley powerhouse venture capital firm holds this above honesty or integrity.
What’s Ahead in 2013 for Venture Capital
Startups in enterprise IT are more likely to come out ahead next year, but those in the consumer space may have a harder time getting funding.
How a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in Style
Ryan Barr, founder of WhippingPost.com, makes durable leather goods for musicians, including a "picker's wallet" with a dedicated stitched pocket for a guitar pick.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Tech expert Prerna Gupta wants to answer your big questions about launching and growing a small business.
Starting a Business? Here’s What You’ll Be Up Against (Infographic)
From slow sales to finding funding -- a breakdown of the struggles that entrepreneurs face.
Can Start-Up Incubators Really Help You?
The news is filled with success stories from incubator-backed startups, but can these programs really help your startup? We weigh the positives and consider the negatives.
