Expert Articles
Browse through our expert articles section to find articles written by our featured authors. These industry experts have years of experience in the small business, entrepreneurship and personal finance fields. If you’re looking for the top advice on finding venture capital, these are the must read articles. Our featured authors can be seen in such industry leading publications as Bloomberg Businessweek and the LA Times.
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How Much Money Should I Raise? – Calculating How Much is Enough vs. Too Much?
It’s important to know how much capital you need before you take measures to raise it. This article provides the insight as to how to determine an ideal amount and how to plan your business around that amount.
Types of Investors – What Investor is Right for Me Based on Where I am – What Should I Know About Them?
Find out which type of investor is the right fit for your business.
Creating Your Business Plan
Crafting a business plan is one of the most important aspects of acquiring venture funding. Read more to find out how to write an effective business proposal to grab the attention of potential investors.
Who Gets VC Funding?
Acquiring venture funding is highly competitive. This article explains how you can stand out in the crowd and be the one that gets noticed by investors.
The Term Sheet – How to Know What Terms Make Sense
The language and terms of the venture capital community can seem very foreign and difficult to understand. The following article outlines important terms that will help bring you up to speed in understanding the world of venture capital.
The Pitch – What is Going to Get an Investor’s Attention?
Competition is fierce in the venture capital world. Find out how to make a pitch that will truly get your business noticed.
Timing – When Should I Start Thinking About VC and When Should I Seek Out Relationships with VCs?
When pursuing venture capital, timing is everything. Read on to find out how to strategize your pitch and make sure it reaches investors at the right time.
How to Find Venture Capital: What Do I Need, Where Do I Look?
Learn exactly what’s required of you to get venture funding and where you should be looking to find it.
Payback Time – What Time Horizons Are VCs Looking For? Does It Take an IPO or Sale to End the Relationship?
Venture capitalists provide the funding to truly transform a business, and it’s inevitable for the business to eventually pay them back for their efforts. This article details what an investee should expect in terms of paying back their investors.
Funding Stages – What Are the Stages of VC Investment?
Familiarize yourself with the different stages of venture funding and how investors operate within those stages.
