14 ways to scam a founder raising funds

14 ways to scam a founder raising funds

In this post, I'll break down 14 ways founders get scammed when raising funds. Because there are no VC scams, only poorly informed founders.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 26, 2025
How to raise funds with OpenVC

How to raise funds with OpenVC

New on OpenVC? In 5 min, you will know exactly how to use OpenVC to raise funds for your startup. If you have questions, the answer is probably here.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 26, 2025
Competition Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Competition Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Use a competition slide to highlight your position in the market, emphasizing unique advantages and how your startup outshines competitors.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 20, 2025
How to design a winning fundraising strategy

How to design a winning fundraising strategy

Running an tight fundraising process will increase your chances of success while saving you a lot of time and stress. Here's how you can design a winning fundraising strategy for your startup.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 17, 2025
How to Model a Venture Capital Fund

How to Model a Venture Capital Fund

My goal from this post is for you to come away with a solid idea of what it means to create a financial model for a venture capital fund, complete with templates and examples that you can use for modeling your fund.

Posted by Taylor Davidson | April 10, 2025
Downloadable Template: GP Entity Agreement for New VC Funds

Downloadable Template: GP Entity Agreement for New VC Funds

In the prior essays, we’ve touched on items that need to be considered when forming a GP entity. To make this process easier, see the template below, which can serve as a checklist for aspiring VCs.

Posted by David TetenDolph Hellman | March 31, 2025
How to Join a VC Firm as a Partner

How to Join a VC Firm as a Partner

This post covers market norms and issues to consider in negotiating a partnership at an institutional VC firm.

Posted by David Teten | March 28, 2025
Pitch deck reviews, now free for everyone!

Pitch deck reviews, now free for everyone!

We just rolled our our new AI tool for pitch deck review. Basic feedback is now free for all users!

Posted by Stéphane NasserLucas Roquilly | March 20, 2025
The Legal Checklist For Your New VC Fund

The Legal Checklist For Your New VC Fund

In this article, we will provide guidance on how to approach the legal issues related to starting a new VC fund. If you're an emerging manager, bookmark this page.

Posted by David TetenDolph Hellman | March 18, 2025