venture capital Archives

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 founders, moving to the VC stage is often regarded as a significant milestone, symbolizing an endorsement of...

byDavid Wagner

April 12, 2024

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 discussion of specific industries, like climate technology and healthcare; advice on running a company with relatives, finding...

byAnn Logue

April 2, 2024

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 venture into 2024, an estimated 3.2 million people are going to be kicking off their businesses. They...

byJT Ripton

February 14, 2024

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 better. With enough cash, you know you have a fighting chance to make your entrepreneurial dreams come...

byJohn Rampton

August 3, 2023

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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 seed rounds. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR...

byStartupNation

July 10, 2023

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, and the news isn't encouraging. For the fast-growth startup community whose lifeblood depends on available venture capital...

byJeff Sloan

April 13, 2023

10 Tips for Women to Successfully Raise Startup Capital

Women have more of a challenge than men when it comes to raising money. According to Fortune Magazine, all-women teams raised only 2.2 percent of available capital in 2017, versus 79 percent for all-male teams....

byYvonne Campos

March 30, 2023

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 distinctly exciting, place to attract and grow fast-growth, venture capital-backed companies. Tune in below for the numbers:...

byStartupNation

August 3, 2022

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: venture capital. It didn’t dry up: Venture investors poured $150 billion into North American companies in 2020,...

byRay Meiring

July 22, 2022

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 Jeff Sloan about the VC capital ecosystem in the state and its evolution. Tune in below: ...

byInside Michigan Business

June 7, 2022

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 the board. This was compared to $166 billion in 2020, and experts suggest we could see a...

byRebecca Barnatt-Smith

April 19, 2022

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. Tune in to the Business Beat for news on the investment activity (in billions) and how it...

byStartupNation

April 15, 2022

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 home remains a trend amongst the corporate sector, more entrepreneurs are using their funds to create new...

byRebecca Barnatt-Smith

April 13, 2022

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 this time next year. Interest rates were at an all-time low, which meant that there were few...

byMiguel Fernandez

April 7, 2022

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 into only a small percentage of companies seeking critical startup and growth funding. The companies that get...

byJeff Sloan

January 17, 2022

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 equity financing. When angel investors or an equity firm invest in a company, they don’t do it...

byTy Kiisel

October 24, 2021

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 truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive...

byJeff Sloan

October 11, 2021

The Venture Capital Diversity Gap and Why It Matters

Despite the growth in awarded venture capital (VC) funds, a staggering disparity remains between the amount of total VC funds invested in entrepreneurs and the portion of those funds invested in ventures founded and/or led...

byDiane Yoo

October 5, 2021

How to Fix a Racially Biased Venture Capital Model and Commit to Diversity in Entrepreneurship

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound commitments to invest in, or at least evaluate, potential investments that are led by diverse founders. Although...

byKimmy Paluch

October 4, 2021

7 Creative Financing Options for New Businesses and Startups

It takes money to make money. But financing isn't always easy — especially if you're the proud founder of a brand new business. Traditional banks and financial institutions set a high bar for borrowers. They...

bySamantha Novick

August 8, 2021