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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.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | September 26, 2024

Co-founder at Twin Path Ventures: John Spindler (& ex co-founder of London Co-Investment Fund)

This is Episode 8 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, John Spindler shares his journey from founder to investor, overseeing £85M+ in investments across 150 startups. With a 60x angel investment win, he breaks down AI startup evaluation, frontier AI opportunities, and key investment strategies.

Posted by Harrison Faull John Spindler | September 18, 2024

Accounting 101 for Founders: the OPERATOR model

Accounting isn't the funniest part of entrepreneurship. So let us walk you through the OPERATOR framework, and finally learn everything you need to know, from Taxes and Payroll to Equity and Records.

Posted by Kasia Rzepnikowska Barbara Hansson Angel Zhao | September 16, 2024

Navigating the Fundraising Landscape in the GCC

The fundraising landscape in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has rapidly evolved, positioning the region as a growing hub for startups and investors alike. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Posted by Mirette Ramez | September 15, 2024

How to raise funds with cold emails

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.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser Edwin Mik | September 5, 2024

F4 Fund General Partner: Joakim Achren, co-founder of Next Games (ultimately acquired by Netflix)

This is episode 7 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Joakim Achren, founder of Next Games (160+ employees, acquired by Netflix), built hit games for Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. Now leading F4 Fund with 28+ angel investments, he shares insights on gaming VC, fundraising, and emerging platforms.

Posted by Harrison Faull Joakim Achren | September 3, 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

The Founder's Handbook to Non-Dilutive Funding

Equity funding is not always the right model for every company. Non-dilutive funding or Alternative funding (Alt-Fi) offers an attractive options for entrepreneurs to raise funding without the need to give up equity, ownership, or control of their company. This article will delve into the nuances of non-dilutive funding.

Posted by Bhavik Vasa | August 20, 2024

DQ Ventures' Oliver Palmer on selling a startup for $85M, advice for VCs and founders + more.

This is episode 6 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Oliver Palmer, founder of TigerSpike (sold for $85M), shares his journey from building an innovative mobile tech company to co-founding DQ Ventures. He discusses de-risking the startup journey for founders, lessons from selling a company, and the value of seasoned advisors.

Posted by Harrison Faull Oliver Palmer | August 20, 2024