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Most founders don’t really know what a Family Office is, what they do, or how (and if) they actually invest in startups. So, let’s break it down clearly, directly, and from someone who's inside the system but not blinded by it.

This blog breaks down the proven approach to forecasting revenue for early-stage startups - an approach that helps you build projections you can stand behind and use to grow your business.

How long should a deck be? Are solo founders a red flag? Does deck design really matter? For the first time, we get a definitive answers to these questions.

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.

Are you about to raise funds for your startup? Bookmark this post. This is your official cheat sheet for funding! If you follow this checklist, you will avoid all the common mistakes. And you may even find fundraising a fun experience.

This guide will answer your questions about startup valuation. Learn how to determine a valuation that makes sense for you and your future investors, including a step-by-step method and 16 valuation benchmarks.

Here are tips I’ve collected from the venture capital community to demystify what investors are looking for when considering early-stage investments.

We have listed 53 VC lists that you can use to raise funds. Search free and paid VC lists, explore the databases by country or theme, and raise funds more efficiently.