4 Tips for Pitching Your Business in 2 Minutes
Need to improve your two-minute investor pitch? Here are tips to hone your pitch and get the next meeting. Read more
Angel Investors
What Angels Want
A look at the types of ventures angel investors are likely to put money into, and the kinds they'll never touch. The verdict? Think technology, have a niche, and hope the investor is familiar with it. Read more
How to Send Investors Running for Their Lives
Got a crucial meeting with potential investors? Here's how to guarantee you'll walk out empty-handed. Read more
5 Things You Need to Know Before Fundraising
Know these five details before entering any fundraising pitch, especially if you are a social entrepreneur. Read more
Start-up Funding: Where to Start
What's the best source of capital for your company? Every option comes with pros and cons, so weigh them carefully. Read more
Recent Angel Investors Articles
The $100 Million Funding Secret
A serial entrepreneur who has raised $100 million in his lifetime explains exactly how he did it. Read more
Atavist Almost Pulled the Plug Before It Raised Money From Eric Schmidt & IAC 
Atavist CEO and editor Evan Ratliff explains how Atavist navigated the early years. Watch video
What Investors Need to Hear from You
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on the start-up metrics that savvy investors watch most closely. Watch video
If You Don't Dream, Nothing Happens
"If you set seemingly impossible challenges," says Sir Richard Branson, "you make what people believed impossible possible." Watch video
How to Sell Investors Your Dream
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on how to make an effective case for getting funded. Watch video
Coming Soon: The New All-You-Can-Fly Airline
Starting an airline is tough, but Surf Air just might have what it takes. Read more
The Best Place to Find Venture Investment
Inc. 5000 companies are better suited than VCs or angel investors to provide money and the skill necessary for establishing your start-up. Read more
Too Sexy? 'No VC Wanted to Touch Me With a Barge Pole'
Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, explains how every obstacle she encounters only proves why she must launch her "real-world" sex sites. Watch video
Most Important Rule in VC Negotiations
Negotiating with potential investors is never easy. Here's one option you never want to take off the table. Read more
Does Google Ventures 'Lowball' Start-ups? Kevin Rose Responds
Last week, Y Combinator's founder argued that Google suckers start-ups into bad deals. Google Ventures partner Kevin Rose responds. Read more
What's the ROI on Your Company?
Before you approach an investor to fund your growth strategy, make sure you are able to articulate what they will receive in return. Read more
2 Reasons to Avoid Venture Capital
Many growth company CEOs believe they need to raise venture capital to achieve success. Here are two reasons to reconsider. Read more
Need Start-up Help? Try L.A.
Silicon Beach is home to increasingly more incubators and accelerators. Here are three cool programs to consider. Read more
When Kickstarter Campaigns Go Bad
What happens when supporters do their part, but you can't do yours? Here's how to avoid upsetting your new fans. Read more
Fundraising Saga of a Desperate Entrepreneur - Part 2
In the second part of this launch story, Shazi Visram, founder and CEO of Happy Family, shares how advice and angels helped her launch her growing company in... Read more
