When it comes to raising capital, too many startup founders chase investors before building something worth investing in. I've been on both sides of the conversation, as an entrepreneur raising funds ...

A conversation with Stanford GSB professor Ilya Strebulaev on embracing disagreement. Venture capital firms notoriously embrace risk and take big swings, hoping that one startup will become a monster ...

A Venture Capitalist is a private investor that provides early capital to new companies that exhibit a strong potential for growth and success. This is typically in exchange for a significant equity ...

Being a successful venture capitalist isn’t just about making investments. It’s also about serving on boards of the companies you invest in. Yet the majority of venture education focuses on the first ...

Great ideas from dedicated teams can find solutions, yet breakthroughs can fail due to the one resource needed to propel growth: money. A high valuation may feel like a win, but it can set unrealistic ...

While hefty funding rounds often equate to success, a growing trend shows that leaner investments foster stronger, more resilient startups, prioritizing innovation over hype and creating sustainable ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Venture capitalists began making money again in 2003, ending a nearly three-year losing streak triggered by the dot-com collapse. Lifted by a resurgent stock market, venture capital ...

When people think of how early-stage companies finance their initial growth, venture capital and private equity are often the first things that come to mind. Growth in venture debt have become ...