Venture Capital


Recent Venture Capital Articles

4 Things a Venture Capitalist Will Never Tell You

By Eric Schurenberg |  Feb 28, 2012

You may regard your VC as a partner. Good! Just be aware that the VC may think of you as cannon fodder.  Read more


Elevator Pitch: Can Poshbrood Earn $500,000?

By J.J. McCorvey |  Feb 28, 2012

Poshbrood helps parents plan upscale getaways, with kids in tow. Will investors tag along for a $500,000 ride?  Read more


Meet the Angels of Madison Avenue

By Issie Lapowsky |  Feb 28, 2012

Tech start-ups are getting a helping hand from an unlikely source: advertising agencies.  Read more


Why You Don't Need Venture Capital

By Brian Hamilton |  Feb 23, 2012

Young entrepreneurs often pursue funding first, product second. That's a dangerous path--and it won't do your company much good.  Read more


How Not to Become 'Shark' Bait

By Erik Sherman |  Feb 15, 2012

'Shark Tank' contestant Megan Cummins learned the hard way what can happen to investor promises. Five ways to make sure it doesn't happen to you.  Read more


The One Number That Changes Everything

By Alan Ying |  Feb 14, 2012

If you look hard enough, you'll find there's just one number that tells you all you need to know about running your business. The trick is finding the right ...  Read more


Will Your E-Commerce Company Make It? How to Tell

By Rudina Seseri |  Feb 9, 2012

How can you tell if your e-commerce company is going to grow or fall flat on its face? These three measurements hold the key.  Read more


6 Secrets to a Successful Start-up

By Nicole Carter |  Feb 8, 2012

How do you know if your company will succeed? Venture capitalists give their perspectives on traits that define the best start-ups.  Read more


3 Numbers All Entrepreneurs Should Know

By Don Rainey |  Feb 6, 2012

In the early days of a startup, it can be tough to find good data to help with decision-making. Put a priority on these three numbers, and you'll be fine.  Read more


Why L.A.'s Start-up Scene Beats All Others

By Frank Addante |  Feb 3, 2012

A five-time entrepreneur makes the case for launching a company in Silicon Beach. He's not the only fan.  Read more


What To Ask the Person in the Mirror

By Tim Rice |  Feb 1, 2012

Harvard Business School professor Robert S. Kaplan explains his questions for effective leadership, and identifying the impact you want to make.  Watch video


Looking To Raise Capital?

By Tim Rice |  Jan 27, 2012

Pravina Raghavan, New York District Director of the Small Business Administration, recommends you take advantage of free resources.  Watch video


VCs Are Not Your Friends

By Steve Blank |  Jan 25, 2012

If you're lucky, your investors will be likable and helpful, too. But their loyalties never lie with you.  Read more


How to Judge a New Venture in 15 Seconds Flat

By Jon Burgstone and Bill Murphy, Jr. |  Jan 24, 2012

I ask one question to determine whether a new company has a future. The 15-second answer tells me all I need to know  Read more


Can a Smartphone-Based Ultrasound Raise $4 Million?

By J.J. McCorvey |  Jan 24, 2012

Elevator Pitch: Mobisante created a hand-held, affordable, cloud-based ultrasound system. Will it be able to raise the money it wants to develop a tablet-bas...  Read more


10 Lies Never to Tell Investors

By Erik Sherman |  Jan 23, 2012

All the confidence in the world won't convince a VC these statements are true. Here's why these 10 fibs hurt you -- and what to say instead.  Read more


The 2 Things About Your Start-up Idea That Actually Matter

By Garry Tan |  Jan 23, 2012

Y Combinator's Garry Tan hands you the only yardstick you need when starting a technology company. How does your idea measure up?  Read more


The Social TV Space Heats Up

By Courtney Rubin |  Jan 12, 2012

Social TV start-up GetGlue closes a $12 million round but it has plenty of competition.  Read more


Big Money for Cheap Legal Services

By Courtney Rubin |  Jan 5, 2012

Rocket Lawyer, which offers free legal documents and subscriptions for cheap legal advice, has raised $10.8 million.  Read more


Why Klout Cares More about Mobile Than Justin Bieber

By Courtney Rubin |  Jan 4, 2012

The social influence measuring start-up raises a reported $30 million. Among its plans: to develop a mobile app.  Read more


Making Corporate Wellness Fun

By Courtney Rubin |  Dec 22, 2011

Social gaming and wellness start-up Keas raises $6.5 million after a change in direction yields results.  Read more


5 Ways to Think Like a Venture Capitalist

By Christina DesMarais |  Dec 21, 2011

Tips from a Silicon Valley titan who has thrived as both an entrepreneur and investor.  Read more


Venture Capitalists are Bullish on Consumer Internet Companies—and New York

By Kimberly Weisul |  Dec 14, 2011

As much as VCs may complain about 'froth' in the market, a new survey shows that they don't expect it to go away soon. And they pick New York over Boston as ...  Read more


Mark Peter Davis, CEO of Kohort

By Inc. staff |  Dec 14, 2011

Mark Peter Davis is the CEO of Kohort and a Venture Partner with High Peaks Venture Partners.  Watch video


Why You Can't Get Funding: It's Not Because You're a Woman

By Christina DesMarais |  Dec 14, 2011

It’s a debate that won’t die, but one female tech entrepreneur says, forget gender. If you can't get money, you're making one of these four mistakes.  Read more