The $100 Million Funding Secret
A serial entrepreneur who has raised $100 million in his lifetime explains exactly how he did it. Read more
Financing a Small Business
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
Looking for Start-up Capital? Try Overseas
Recently renewed by President Obama, the EB-5 Visa program links entrepreneurs to foreign investors. 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
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
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A $1 Million Kickstarter Experiment 
Storytelling and design helped serial entrepreneur Scott Wilson raise money Kickstarter for his line of iPod Nano watch straps. Watch video
3 Reasons Not to Crowdfund
Yes, crowdfunding is cool. It's democratic. It's disruptive. And it's a bad idea for a lot of start-ups. Read more
Raising Capital? Consider A Loan. Here's Why
Ami Kassar, CEO of MultiFunding, describes several loan types you might consider, as well as why you would. (Hint: It has to do with equity.) Watch video
Study: Crowdfunders Act Surprisingly Similar to VCs
Crowdfunding critics take note: A recent study by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick proves that crowdfunders are better than you might think at finding quality... Read more
The Truth About Start-up Fundraising
Chris Kelly, the co-founder of Convene, a meeting company, explains why you'll probably give away more equity, and get less money, when you bring on investors. Watch video
Funded: Inside AOL's New Web Show
Baratunde Thurston's series of short online episodes about crowdfunding explores a new breed of entrepreneurship. But a celebrity show, this is not. "The mai... Read more
Just One Thing Is More Important Than Talent
Venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Howard Tullman explains the characteristic that is most persuasive when you pitch your business. Watch video
5 Things Your First Investors Must Bring to the Table
The best angels and VCs offer more than just money. Here's what to look for as you shop around. Read more
Need Cash? Your Biggest Competitor Is Offering--For A Price
A growing number of big companies want to fund small businesses in their industries, but be careful of the terms. Read more
3 Reasons to Crowdfund Your Next Project (Hint: It's Not About the Money)
Considering a crowdfunding site to raise money? You might get one of these things instead. Read more
How We Got Funded: Qualtrics
Attracting capital is like getting married: Sometimes it helps to play hard to get. Read more
'Go Vet Them As Much As They're Vetting You'
Alexa von Tobel, founder and CEO of LearnVest, explains how to go about choosing the right investors. Watch video
Why You Might Want to Start Up in Europe
A serial entrepreneur whose newest company is in Ireland makes the case for launching overseas--and explains the best way to do it. Read more
3 Things Vanity Fair's Instagram Story Missed
Instagram's journey from launch to acquisition to continued growth is a Silicon Valley dream--and a well documented one, at that. Here's a few things you mig... Read more
Secret to Success: Feeling Cash-Strapped (Even if You're Really Not)
Want to grow your venture? Why you should make like you're out of funds, even if you're not. Read more
