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Why VCs won't sign your NDA

Should founders ask investors to sign a NDA before sharing their deck. The answer is no. Here are the 6 reasons why, and here's how you can actually protect your startup without a NDA.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 14, 2026

How to secure a lead investor for your startup?

Today, we cover three strategies you can use to secure your lead investor. But before that, let's understand what a lead investor exactly does, and why nobody wants to be one.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 8, 2026

Eight Questions Founders Ask, Answered by a VC

Discover the most common questions asked by tech founders, answered from the perspective of a venture capitalist.

Posted by Skylar Dorosin | February 24, 2026

How to raise Series A in Italy and Spain

Learn what it takes to raise a Series A in Italy and Spain, including investor expectations, round sizes, funding dynamics, and how founders should prepare.

Posted by Fabio Mondini de Focatiis | February 13, 2026

Best Angel Investor Platforms & Websites for Startup Funding

Explore the leading angel investing tools and platforms for startups and funds.

Posted by Devon Wood | February 4, 2026

How to build the perfect investor list

A solid investor list helps you map out your funding options and design the optimal access path for every investor. This post will show you how to build the perfect investor list, step by step.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 3, 2026

How to Cold Email Investors (And Actually Get Replies)

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 | January 31, 2026

How to negotiate with VCs

Here are some not-so-obvious insights about VCs, their incentives, their goals that will help you get better deals with the investors you choose to work with.

Posted by Steph Mui | January 18, 2026