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Series A explained

This article aims to help you understand everything you need to know about the series A stage: stage, check size, criteria, and more.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 5, 2025

The top of the top VC firms

Everyone loves a good ranking. Here, you will find the top VC firms ranked by AUM, unicorn count, exit ratio, reply to cold outreach, and more.

Posted by Shaun Gold | December 20, 2024

"Sweat equity" designates a stake in a company acquired by an employee, a contractor, or an advisor in lieu of cash. So when you hear about "ESOP" or "advisory shares", they are all a type of sweat equity.

Posted by Shaun Gold | November 7, 2024

Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Posted by Shaun Gold | October 27, 2024

The Definitive Startup Glossary: 210 Words Every Founder Should Know

If you want to be a successful founder, you should understand how everyone in the startup ecosystem talks. This is precisely why we created the most comprehensive startup glossary for founders available anywhere.

Posted by Shaun Gold | September 27, 2024

Venture Capital Jobs – From analyst to partner

Who does what in a VC firm? How do you get into the industry in the first place? How do you climb all the way from analyst to partner? This post covers the basics of venture capital jobs for curious founders and aspiring investors.

Posted by Shaun Gold | August 22, 2024

How Jeff Durso built and sold 2 startups in a row

American entrepreneur Jeff Durso got his first web startup acquired right before the burst of the dotcom bubble. Then, he went on to build and exit a second startup. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 27, 2024

OpenVC Guide: The Vancouver Venture Ecosystem

Vancouver is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Canada. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Vancouver.

Posted by Shaun Gold | July 27, 2023

OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem

Paris is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Europe. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Paris.

Posted by Shaun Gold | July 3, 2023