How to skip VCs and go straight to M&A

How to skip VCs and go straight to M&A

M&A can help startups accelerate growth, acquire talent, expand market share, and even achieve a higher valuation than they could on their own. However, the process requires careful planning, research, and execution. Here’s a quick guide to navigating M&A as an early-stage startup.

Posted by Olga Duka | July 3, 2025
How to pick the right fundraising advisor

How to pick the right fundraising advisor

Should you use an external advisor to help raise funds for your startup? In this post, I want to give you the playbook on working with a fundraising advisor: is it a good idea for you, how to pick the right one, and what you should expect?

Posted by Jonathan Hollis | June 15, 2025
Top 20 crowdfunding platforms for startups

Top 20 crowdfunding platforms for startups

Crowdfunding platforms allow entrepreneurs to raise capital from “the crowd” in varying amounts. In return, investors get compensated with equity in the company or other rewards. This post covers the top 20 crowdfunding platforms for startup founders.

Posted by Shaun Gold | June 10, 2025
The Ultimate Guide To Venture Capital Due Diligence

The Ultimate Guide To Venture Capital Due Diligence

A rigorous due diligence process can help investors avoid predictably bad investments and bring some sense back into decisions that can be highly emotional. This guide is designed to help both founders and investors nail the DD process.

Posted by Jori Karstikko | May 19, 2025
How to Automate B2B Sales with AI

How to Automate B2B Sales with AI

From predicting buyer behavior to personalizing outreach at scale, AI-powered tools are helping sales teams work smarter and close deals faster. Here is how.

Posted by Kevin Kariuki | May 5, 2025
How to Create a Winning Data Room

How to Create a Winning Data Room

With this guide, you’ll be equipped to understand the purpose and importance of a data room, and how to create a winning one for your startup.

Posted by John Ladaga | April 30, 2025
Downloadable Template: Management Company Agreement for New VC Funds

Downloadable Template: Management Company Agreement for New VC Funds

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

Posted by David TetenDolph Hellman | April 28, 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 | April 28, 2025
15 ways to scam a founder raising funds

15 ways to scam a founder raising funds

In this post, I'll break down 15 ways founders get scammed when raising funds. Because there are no VC scams, only poorly informed founders.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 26, 2025