10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders
An investor’s initial exposure to a startup is generally through its pitch deck. If the product or service…
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What is Seed Money and How Can Entrepreneurs Get It?
As small businesses and startups survey today’s difficult environment for raising money, entrepreneurs can be forgiven for battling…
How Can Your Business Grow Without Venture Capital? 15 Strategies.
Exploring ways to expand a business without relying on venture capital can be a game-changer for many entrepreneurs.…
The Power of Venture Studios: A Collaborative Approach to Startup Success
Venture capital (VC) investors have always played a vital role in providing funding for early-stage startups. For ambitious…
Health Insurance Startup Shows Power of Right Niche and Strong Pitch
New Orleans recently played host to two events for startups with a broad range of topics that included…
5 Ways to Get Your Startup Funded in 2024
Funding one’s startup can be challenging, especially if this is one’s first foray into business ownership. As we…
5 Ways You Can Still Find Funding for Your Startup in this Economy
Coming up with an ingenious business idea is great, but having the money to fund it is even…
LISTEN: Venture Capital Funding Data Shows Continued Decline
The companies getting hit hardest by the reduced action in venture capital? It’s the earliest of startups floating…
Venture Capital Down Significantly in Q1 2023: Here’s the Data to Know
The results are out for how the U.S. venture capital market fared in the first quarter of 2023,…
10 Tips for Women to Successfully Raise Startup Capital
Women have more of a challenge than men when it comes to raising money. Even women who have…
WJR Business Beat: Michigan Venture Capital Investment Soars (Episode 450)
On this Business Beat, Jeff says recent statistics validate the vision of Michigan becoming a viable, if not…
How to Find the Perfect VC Partner, Even During Times of Uncertainty
While the pandemic has certainly had an impact on the startup space, speculations were off about one thing:…
Ara Topouzian of Michigan Venture Capital Association on the State of VC
On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” Michigan Venture Capital Association Executive Director Ara Topouzian talks with host…
Has VC Funding Bounced Back? A Look Into Post-Pandemic Venture Capital Trends
The U.S. startup landscape boomed in 2021, doubling year on year with a $329-billion venture capital investment across…
WJR Business Beat: Q1 Venture Capital Activity Shows Mixed Results (Episode 392)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan discusses venture capital results for Q1 2022. Here are the key takeaways.…
Startups and Venture Capital: What Do They Spend Their First Round On?
There are more startups than ever before post-pandemic. As the e-commerce industry continues to boom and work from…
4 Reasons 2022 Will Be A Turning Point For Startup Funding
Last year saw some fundamental shifts in the startup funding landscape that will have a profound impact by…
From Our Founder: Legislation Makes Equity Crowdfunding the Go-To Source for Startup Funding
Venture capital funding, while essential to the startup growth ecosystem, is a funding source that makes its way…
Is Your Business Scalable? Why the Answer Matters to Potential Investors
Financing a small business initiative by offering investors a percentage of ownership equity in your business is called…
Life of Purpose: Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion
A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what…