How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

British entrepreneur Nick Telson sold his startup Design My Night in 2017. He went on to become a successful tech investors with 50+ checks signed worldwide. Today we discuss his journey in the venture world, from startup to a $30M exit and beyond.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 8, 2023
How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter

How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter

The startup ecosystem in India has been gaining impetus over the last few years and is touted to grow stronger even in the face of these uncertain times. Here’s how Indian startups can plan to survive and nurture success through this funding winter.

Posted by Vittal Ramakrishna | May 8, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

Special guest investor Nick Telson roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | May 8, 2023
How to prepare your cap table for seed funding

How to prepare your cap table for seed funding

A cap table is a document that defines the company's ownership structure; it is where investors are listed, shares are assigned, and ownership percentages are calculated. The purpose of this article is to outline the basic structure of a well-maintained cap table.

Posted by Grace Dandan | April 25, 2023
2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists

2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists

Discover the most massive study on European Venture Capitalists. Learn how Euro VCs investment process, deal flow, term sheets, syndication, valuation techniques, value add and more.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 17, 2023
4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

The aspirational step of elevating a startup to unicorn status, though only necessary for some businesses, takes real work. One must learn critical concepts and common mistakes before scaling an organization, including structure, processes, metrics, and financials. This article explains the facts you need to learn about building a unicorn startup, including four fundamental steps for consideration.

Posted by Mike Abelson | April 16, 2023
How to improve your fundability odds

How to improve your fundability odds

This post breaks down the methodology behind the Fundability Assessment and help you find ways to boost your signal, making yourself more "fundable": team, tech, traction, terms.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 10, 2023
Why Accelerators Matter in Emerging Regions: the case of LatAm

Why Accelerators Matter in Emerging Regions: the case of LatAm

Startup accelerators have gained significant traction in recent years in emerging regions. This essay will explore the importance of accelerators in emerging regions and how they are helping to drive innovation, economic growth, and job creation.

Posted by Daniel Ospina | April 3, 2023
How to access deals with OpenVC

How to access deals with OpenVC

Investors: in 5 minutes, you will know how to use OpenVC to access top deals. This post covers account creation, profile optimization, reply rate, and more for VC firms, angels, and accelerators.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | March 28, 2023