2026 is here, and we couldn't be more excited about what we're building this year. The team at OpenVC is doubling down on two key areas: 1) enhancing our products and 2) expanding our educational content. Because the truth is, having the right tools is only half the battle. You also need to understand the game you're playing.
This year, we plan on equipping founders with the knowledge needed to confidently raise capital. And this education starts with our launch of The 2026 Startup Fundraising Playbook .
You Shouldn't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Fundraising is difficult to say the least. It's 100x harder when you don't have a go-to playbook. Moreover, too much advice out there is either outdated, incomplete, or flat-out unrealistic.
We wanted to create something practical and honest. Something that would be invaluable to founders who aspire to raise funds in the upcoming year.
What's Inside the 2026 Playbook?
This is a visual, step-by-step guide to planning and running your raise. Here's what we cover:
1. Understand the VC Game : Learn the math behind VC returns and why it matters for your fundraising strategy.
2. Make the Legal Stuff Easy : Navigate Delaware C-Corps, SEC exemptions, SAFEs vs. priced rounds, and avoid common scams.
3. Target the Right Investors : How to leverage the OpenVC database of 14,000+ investors to find the right funding partners
4. Prepare Your Materials : Build your pitch deck, data room, and financials with proven frameworks.
5. Assess Your Valuation : Understand valuation benchmarks and how to arrive at a number that makes sense.
6. Plan Your Raise Strategically : Time your raise right and group investors into waves that build momentum.
7. Access Investors & Raise : Master warm intros, inbound fundraising, and cold outreach with templates that work.
Plus: Bonus tools, templates, and resources to execute your raise.
How to Get Your Copy
It's simple:
- Visit this landing page
- Give us your email
- Check your inbox
That's it. No cost, no catch. We hope you find it helpful.
Happy New Year, and best of luck with your raise! 🚀
