In this article, we are going to explore the history of venture capital and how it has evolved over the years. Now before you bemoan how history is a collection of dates, places, and people that no longer matter, you need to realize how paramount VC history actually is.
By Shaun Gold| September 26, 2022Whether you are a founder looking to raise or someone who wants a career in venture capital, here are 12 necessary infographics to understand the basics of VC in no time.
By Stéphane Nasser Shaun Gold| July 11, 2022This is VC 101. What is venture capital? How to raise venture funding? What are the stages of venture capital? Who does what at a VC firm? This article covers all key aspects of venture capital for beginners.
By Shaun Gold| June 7, 2022A stealth startup is a company that operates in "stealth mode" i.e actively hiding its activities. Coda, Instabase, Clinkle, Theranos were all stealth once - with various degrees of success. Is stealth a smart move or a smokescreen? In this article, we break down the pros and cons of stealth mode for tech founders.
By Shaun Gold| May 30, 2022An interview with Kai Micah Mills, founder of Cryopets, on building the only whole-organism cryopreservation protocol in the world, why raising $1.5M was harder than his previous $10M raise, and the investment committee that kills every good deal.
By Shaun Gold| January 1, 2020An interview with Dax Hamman, co-founder of FOMO.ai, on raising entirely through SAFE notes, why getting fast rejections is a strategy, and the concept of building gravitational pull around your company.
By Shaun Gold| January 1, 2020OpenVC is a radically open platform that helps tech founders connect with the right investors.
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