Can you pay someone to raise funds for you? How much does it cost? Here's the truth about investment bankers, fundraising advisors, and what the best option is for first-time founders.
By Stéphane Nasser| December 8, 2025In this post, we break down the key legal concepts every founder should know before raising capital - from SAFEs to term sheets and SEC exemptions.
By Omeed Tabiei| November 4, 2025Learn how to incorporate your startup, split equity, and set up your cap table. Read along or watch the interview with licensed attorney Jade Ruscev.
By Stéphane Nasser| October 21, 2025Everyone 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.
By Shaun Gold| October 15, 2025Most 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.
By Adina Krausz| September 24, 2025This 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.
By Victoria Yampolsky| September 14, 2025How 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.
By Philipp Omenitsch Stéphane Nasser| September 9, 2025New 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.
By Stéphane Nasser| August 31, 2025Are 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.
By Stéphane Nasser| August 26, 2025OpenVC is a radically open platform that helps tech founders connect with the right investors.
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