Venture Capital

[ad_1] In a culture where little white lies prevail, you should be prioritizing the truth. September 20, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve raised a few rounds of funding as an entrepreneur and CEO, and frequently I hear from upstart entrepreneurs who want …

[ad_1] The swashbuckling masters of the universe of who fueled the early days of Silicon Valley have aged and it shows in their investment choices. July 11, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It wasn’t so long ago — 10 or 15 years — …

[ad_1] Minorities and females are yet to be fully integrated into the venture-backed technology world. So, what can we do? July 3, 2019 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The contrast between minority and majority startup founders is stark. It’s so stark that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, …

[ad_1] Funding is important but not as important as smart leadership. June 26, 2019 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Is venture capital funding becoming obsolete? As The New York Times reports, some entrepreneurs are starting to reject offers of funding, suggesting that founders are trending …

[ad_1] Merida Capital has boomed since Daisy Mellet joined the team. June 13, 2019 12 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Merida Capital Partners Managing Partner, Mitch Baruchowitz, recruited Daisy Mellet to join the team, Merida Capital had team members and Assets Under Management (AUM) …

[ad_1] Funding is available. The problem is startups not positioning themselves to attract investors. June 13, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you throw a rock in Silicon Valley, chances are you’ll hit an artificial intelligence or augmented reality startup. Right now, there …

[ad_1] An entrepreneur and VC share their experiences and insights in the wake of the Theranos scandal that shocked the biotech world. May 31, 2019 10 min read At its height in 2015, blood-testing startup Theranos was valued at $9 billion and its founder, the then 31-year-old Elizabeth Holmes had …

[ad_1] Asking investors to fund your business is uncomfortable, intimidating, and at times even excruciating. Here’s how to make it better, according to Andreessen Horowitz managing partner Scott Kupor. May 21, 2019 12 min read This story appears in the June 2019 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » The act of …

[ad_1] Before you accept financing or sign an investing agreement, be sure you know how to protect your company and get what you want out of the deal. May 21, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Mark J. Kohler’s …

[ad_1] Women in VC roles can’t rely on public relations fixes, token nods or the chivalry of their male colleagues. They have to do it themselves. May 21, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Elodie Dupuy felt she had paid her dues. She had …