A snapshot of the leading startups in Africa’s top VC markets
TechCrunch did a synopsis recently on Africa’s 2019 VC stats. Analyses...
VCs warn coronavirus will impact fundraising for the next 2 quarters
As of this writing, COVID-19 has killed more than 3,400 people around the globe...
YC just published a 70-page Series A guide so founders don’t tank their own prospects
This morning, Y Combinator is publishing a 70-page Series A guide based on its...
6 strategic stages of seed fundraising in 2020
Seed fundraising is rarely easy, but it certainly used to be a lot less...
What to expect when pitching European VCs
Russ Heddleston Contributor Share on Twitter Russ is the cofounder and CEO of...
Capitalising on opportunities: What are the primary ways to finance your startup?
To borrow or not to borrow. That’s a question only you will know the...
8 tips for founders trying to raise their first round of venture capital
Charles Hudson, Annie Kadavy and Russ Heddleston offer pro tips.
Bird raises $275 million Series D round at a $2.5 billion valuation
Bird has closed a $275 million Series D round led by CDPQ and Sequoia Capital,...
First mover advantage: Does it matter in startup fundraising?
We know the world of startup funding is competitive. I’ve analyzed how...
All the weird stuff that happens to you after you close your round
We just closed our financing, and the weirdness began. Once you announce you...