While there is hope in the startup world (Q2 2010 featured the highest venture-backed IPO volume and amount raised since 2007), the investment community remains very discerning in their allocation of scarce...
In recent years, a new breed of venture capital firms has emerged to make an impact beyond just profitability. Social venture capital funds are adding a new mission in combination with positive financial returns:...
As venture capital continues to support cause-driven companies, entrepreneurs have an opportunity to be profitable and create long-term sustainability. Where at one time cause-driven businesses found it challenging to find investment, if the trend...
As entrepreneurs and industry leaders adapt to the digital world, innovation is central to success. To illustrate innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech sector, we’ve selected ten companies across five categories that have secured...
If you are smooth-sailing company, with the wind behind your cashflows, you have control over where you're going. But, if you don't have the wind on your side, you're going to need the help...
If you knock on every VC door, you are going to be wasting your time as well as theirs. Look at the list of companies the VC firm has invested in and see if...
In today's business environment, we need someone to look after us. Bad things are happening everywhere. And the climate is volatile--with winds that can knock down the Dow 381 points one day and up...
It's risky. But as we'll outline in this post, risk can be a good thing. Actually, the more risk you take might help you later down the line when you decide to knock on...
Venture capital firms may see hundreds of presentations before selecting only a few to invest in. There are several key components to a powerful, yet comprehensive presentation. We've composed a list of key elements...
The out-of-the-box, bootstrap-thinking entrepreneurs are awarded VC confidence. The impact of the current financial free-fall has changed the way we do business. Which in turn changes what businesses will be profitable and challenges us...