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Why VCs won't sign your NDA
Why VCs won't sign your NDA

Should founders ask investors to sign a NDA before sharing their deck. The answer is no. Here are the 6 reasons why, and here's how you can actually protect your startup without a NDA.

By Stéphane Nasser| April 14, 2026
Are startup accelerators worthless?
Are startup accelerators worthless?

Learn which startup accelerators are actually worth it (if any) and what you should expect from them. We'll break down the actual value add for each case, as well as the associated funding and ownership dilution.

By Stéphane Nasser| March 18, 2026
Eight Questions Founders Ask, Answered by a VC
Eight Questions Founders Ask, Answered by a VC

Discover the most common questions asked by tech founders, answered from the perspective of a venture capitalist.

By Skylar Dorosin| February 24, 2026
How to raise Series A in Italy and Spain
How to raise Series A in Italy and Spain

Learn what it takes to raise a Series A in Italy and Spain, including investor expectations, round sizes, funding dynamics, and how founders should prepare.

By Fabio Mondini de Focatiis| February 13, 2026
Best Angel Investor Platforms & Websites for Startup Funding
Best Angel Investor Platforms & Websites for Startup Funding

Explore the leading angel investing tools and platforms for startups and funds.

By Devon Wood| February 4, 2026
How to build the perfect investor list
How to build the perfect investor list

A solid investor list helps you map out your funding options and design the optimal access path for every investor. This post will show you how to build the perfect investor list, step by step.

By Stéphane Nasser| February 3, 2026
How to Cold Email Investors (And Actually Get Replies)
How to Cold Email Investors (And Actually Get Replies)

Everything you need to know about cold emailing a VC investor. Follow this step by step, and you are guaranteed to write a top 1% cold email to VCs. Includes checklist and examples.

By Stéphane Nasser Edwin Mik| January 31, 2026
How to negotiate with VCs
How to negotiate with VCs

Here are some not-so-obvious insights about VCs, their incentives, their goals that will help you get better deals with the investors you choose to work with.

By Steph Mui| January 18, 2026
32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders
32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders

Signals are small hints used by investors to make a quick decision about your company. This post lists down all 32 signals used by VCs and investors to quickly eliminate founders.

By Stéphane Nasser| December 15, 2025