Featured VideosJames Atamian LL Cool J on Building a Brand, Hip-Hop Culture, and Pitching Mark CubanThe rapper, actor, producer, and author discusses raising money, pitching investors like Shark Tank's Mark Cuban, and building his Rock the Bells brand as founder and CEO.
Cash FlowKimberly Weisul The Essential Funding Guide for Entrepreneurs of ColorVenture capitalists have voiced their support for Black founders since the killing of George Floyd. These investment firms--and some grantmaking institutions--are walking the walk.
Venture CapitalPeter Cohan Why You Shouldn't Take Venture Capital Right NowYou'll never have to worry about being whipsawed when the economy turns down.
Company CultureMatt Haber VC Firm Launches Fund to Back Covid-Crisis InnovationsNew Media Ventures, backers of Upworthy, Crowdtangle, and others, is funding companies helping communities bounce back from the hit of Covid-19.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:10 How This Founder's Quick Thinking Helped Her Land a Deal on 'Shark Tank'Jenny Goldfarb is the founder of Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli, a line of plant-based corned beef. She was seeking $100,000 for 10% of her business, but thanks to some clever negotiations and quick thinking, she left with possibly an even better investment from Mark Cuban.
BorrowingGuadalupe Gonzalez The Number of Latinx-Run Startups Is Rocketing. Their Funding Is Not. Here's Why That's a Big ProblemUnless we solve the "scaling gap," we're missing out on the opportunity to grow employment and GDP.
MoneyPeter Cohan 5 Financial Steps This Leading Venture Capitalist Is Telling Portfolio Companies to Take NowIf demand for your product is not strong enough, careful cost cutting could be in your startup's future.
Venture CapitalLeigh Buchanan New Legislation Would Pour $2 Billion Into Promising Startups Outside of Traditional Tech HubsMinnesota senator Amy Klobuchar's New Business Preservation Act would help startups based in underserved parts of the country by matching VC funding dollar for dollar.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:22 This Founder's Incredible Survival Story Brought the Sharks to TearsAmber Leong, the founder of light therapy startup Circadian Optics, appeared on "Shark Tank" to share her story of immigrating to America, overcoming a deadly illness and creating a company with a $7.5 million valuation. Here are three takeaways from her incredible pitch.
Venture CapitalHillel Fuld 5 Tips to Avoid Common Fundraising Mistakes for Your StartupRaising money for your startup is a must for many small-business owners. Here's how to figure out what works best with investors and align yourself accordingly. It will save you time and money.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:12 This 'Shark Tank' Pitch Teaches a Critical Lesson in Responding to CriticismAfter Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner criticized Sarath Malepati's pitch for EZC Pak, an immune system booster, the founder struggled to get his 'Shark Tank' appearance back on track. Here are three important takeaways from this intense exchange.
Venture CapitalKimberly Weisul A Decade-Long Scorecard for Women Raising Venture Capital Shows Progress, But Is It Enough?Women are raising more money than ever. But that doesn't actually mean they're getting ahead.
Venture CapitalGabrielle Bienasz Need Investors? 3 Tips to Improve Your Pitch to VCsVenture capitalists share what startups need to know before they pitch investors so they have the best chance of securing funding.
Venture CapitalSara Mauskopf Why a Major Venture Capital Firm's Focus on Misleading Metrics Sets a Deceptive StandardUsing GMV to measure your company's success can ultimately kill your business
How I Pitched ItJames Atamian01:15 The Secret to a Perfect Pitch, According to Hello Alfred's CEOMarcela Sapone is the co-founder and CEO of Hello Alfred, an on-demand personal assistant service. She shares the secret to pitching any innovative product: Know your audience and listen to their feedback.
MoneyHillel Fuld Why Raising Too Much Capital or Raising It Too Early Can Lead to the Failure of Your StartupRaising too early or too much, while tempting, can be the biggest mistake you make as a startup founder.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:00 How This Entertaining Shark Tank Pitch Started a Bidding WarAfter a successful 'Shark Tank' pitch, the founders of Knife Aid, a mail-away knife sharpening service, were ready to make a deal. A bidding war ensued--and it continued beyond the tank.
Venture CapitalSara Mauskopf Your Fundraising Deck Is Killing Your Chances. 4 Things You're Doing WrongWhen you're pitching VCs for early investment in your company, avoid these rookie presentation mistakes.
How I Did ItInc. Video Staff03:22 How This Founder's Bold Strategy Helped Her Find the Perfect InvestorDuring the Series A round, Alice's co-founder and president Elizabeth Gore was denied funding more than 50 times. Here's how one phone call turned everything around.
Tips from a VCInc. Video Staff01:53 4 Things Every Founder Must Do Before Choosing an InvestorAlexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and Inspired Capital, shares four things every entrepreneur should consider before taking investment money.
Venture CapitalChristine Lagorio-Chafkin ClassPass Kicks Off 2020 by Becoming a UnicornOn rocky standing with its users not long ago, the fitness-wellness subscription startup announces a funding round that values it at more than $1 billion.
Tips from a VCInc. Video Staff01:13 3 Things Every Founder Must Do Before FundraisingAlexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest and Inspired Capital, shares three important steps every founder must take before fundraising.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:19 This Founder's Powerful Pitch Helped Him Secure a 'Shark Tank' DealAs a senior in high school, Bryan Perla founded Little Elf, a company which makes a tool for cutting gift wrap. Here's how he won over the Sharks and landed a deal.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:13 This Founder Scored a 'Shark Tank' Deal by Refusing to Take No for an AnswerLisa Nguyen is the co-founder of Baubles + Soles, a line of interchangeable footwear for kids. After all five 'Shark Tank' judges rejected her company's pitch, Nguyen still walked away with a deal. Here's how she did it.
Open FutureKimberly Weisul Rise of the Rest Founder Steve Case Takes a Radically Different View of Gender EqualityA look at this seed fund's portfolio of companies reveals a surprising link between gender and geographic diversity.
Venture CapitalCameron Albert-Deitch You Should Think Twice Before Taking a Huge Amount of VC Money. SoftBank's Very Bad Year Is ProofFrom WeWork to Wag, SoftBank's biggest bets aren't paying off this year--and that should matter to every entrepreneur.
How I Pitched ItJames Atamian02:37 After 75 Rejected Pitches, Here's How This CEO Finally Scored a 'Yes'Out of 75 pitch meetings to raise Series A funding, Grove Collaborative co-founder and CEO Stuart Landesberg received all "nos" in return. Here's why Landesberg says he's so grateful for the rejection--and how one half-"yes" eventually put the company on a totally different trajectory.
Tips from a VCInc. Video Staff02:14 3 Things Your Company Must Have to Secure VC FundingAlexa von Tobel, founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital, shares the three most important things she looks for when she invests in a company.
Tips From The TankInc. Video Staff04:03 These Founders Landed a 'Shark Tank' Deal By Not Taking Themselves Too SeriouslyThe founders of Saucemoto, a clip that holds fast food dipping sauce in your car, made the Sharks laugh with a hilarious pitch. But knowing the company's numbers and viral potential helped them secure the deal.
Venture CapitalKimberly Weisul How Steve Case Thinks Venture Capital Can Bring Together a Divided NationThe former CEO of America Online tiptoes into political territory at an appearance in New York.
Founders ProjectGuadalupe Gonzalez Inside the Startup Topic No Founder Wants to ConfrontHaving to raise money at a lower valuation couldn't be more taboo in startup circles. The ones who have gone through a down round, though, say it doesn't have to be a death sentence.
InnovateRana el Kaliouby The 5 Emotional Phases of Raising Startup FundingAs any entrepreneur will tell you, raising capital is an emotional roller coaster. Here are lessons to help navigate each phase of the process: from the anxiety and disappointment to exhilaration, hope, and optimism.
Venture CapitalKimberly Weisul The Secrets to a Successful Pitch, From 9 Top Venture CapitalistsCongratulations. You've got a chance to pitch investors on your business. These VCs explain the dos and don'ts of winning them over.
MoneyGuadalupe Gonzalez How This 'Dragons' Den' Star Wants to Help Fund Your E-Commerce StartupIn exchange for a piece of your revenue, Clearbanc wants to fund your marketing budget.
Venture CapitalTalib Visram What the Brands Inside the VC Starter Kit Really Think of Being Part of a Silicon Valley Parody Gently mocking tech-startup culture, the site bundles together Patagonia vests, minimalist sneakers, and wine subscriptions for aspiring founders and investors.
Venture CapitalMegan Hernbroth We're No Longer a VC Firm, Says One of Silicon Valley's Most Famous VC FirmsThe Silicon Valley firm is now classifying themselves as financial advisers to focus on higher-risk investments.
Venture CapitalKimberly Weisul The Hype Has Always Been Ahead of Arlan Hamilton, and It Finally Caught UpAs Arlan Hamilton's $36 million fund fails to come together, she's stepping down from her accelerator post.
Venture CapitalSean Wise Investors Will Never Fund Your Startup If You Haven't Done This 1 ThingIf you want to raise money from investors, put some skin in the game first.
Venture CapitalSean Wise 6 Things You Should Absolutely Never Say to Investors in a Pitch MeetingHow not to strike out with investors on the first pitch.
TechnologyGuadalupe Gonzalez Why Your Next Term Sheet Could Come From New York City's GovernmentThe Big Apple is pioneering a first-of-its-kind partnership with four women-led venture capital firms, and an accelerator program.
Female FoundersLeigh Buchanan Study: For Female Founders Seeking VC Funding for the First Time, the Playing Field Is Finally Getting More LevelOnce female founders raise their first round of funding, the odds get better, a new study shows.
Venture CapitalLarry Kim 5 Things to Know About Venture Capital's Recent Record-Breaking GrowthBuild your business, get investors, and keep your eye on the prize.
Private TitansSean Wise When Venture Capital Runs Dry, Use These 6 Techniques to Soldier OnSome VC firms are once again warning that a "long winter" of funding is coming. Here's how to prepare for a downturn in VC funding.
Founders ProjectChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Anu Duggal's Female Founders Fund Scored a Multimillion-Dollar Exit. Male Investors Are Finally Paying AttentionAnu Duggal explains what shocked her about starting a company in the United States.
Venture CapitalKimberly Weisul In a Record Year for Venture Capital, Women Entrepreneurs Score Some Big WinsThe biggest venture deal of the year goes to Lucy Peng, founder of Ant Financial.
Venture CapitalBecky Peterson SoftBank Backed Out of Its $16 Billon Majority Stake in WeWork and Is Investing $2 Billon InsteadThe size of the deal reportedly upset some of SoftBank's biggest financial backers.
Venture CapitalFred Wilson VC Fred Wilson on Broken SyndicatesLook for investors that will support your company even if it hits a rough patch.
Wealth PerspectiveFred Wilson VC Fred Wilson: 'Who Are My Investors?'Founders and VCs should look closely at who their investors are, and decide if they're comfortable with those relationships.
Personal CapitalSean Wise 5 Behaviors All Investors Hate, and How to Avoid ThemDue diligence isn't all about documents. Here's what investors are really looking for.
Tip SheetSophie Downes01:54 These Women Are Leading the Charge for Equality in the Startup WorldWoman- and minority-led businesses traditionally haven't gotten a fair shake when it comes to accessing investment capital and other opportunities. Here are a few people who are out to change that.
Venture CapitalLeigh Buchanan Study: U.S. Businesses No Longer Dominate in Venture Capital FundingA new report reveals that America's dominance of VC deals and investment is rapidly declining.
GrowEmily Canal Here's Why Venture Capitalists Are Pouring a Record $1 Billion Into Coffee Startups This YearThe nation officially marks its love affair with caffeine on September 29 every year. This year, investors' infatuation with coffee startups will reach a new peak.
LeadJeff Bercovici 6 Rules for Nailing the Perfect Elevator PitchWhether you ever have to pitch in a literal elevator, being able to do it right will make you a better entrepreneur.
Venture CapitalSean Wise Venture Capital Is Finally Starting to Get More Diverse. That's Great News for EntrepreneursVenture Capital Is Finally Starting to Get More Diverse. That's Great News for Entrepreneurs A new $137 million fund is an encouraging sign that venture capital is diversifying its ranks.
