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16 ways to scam a founder raising funds

16 ways to scam a founder raising funds

In this post, I'll break down 16 ways founders get scammed when raising funds. Because there are no VC scams, only poorly informed founders.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 26, 2025
How to build a startup pitch deck

How to build a startup pitch deck

This playbook is my home-made, battle-tested process to prepare the structure, content, and design of a typical early-stage startup pitch deck. These 2 hours of prep work will save you 10x more time down the road, I promise.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | March 15, 2025
The best startup pitch deck ever built

The best startup pitch deck ever built

What does the perfect pitch deck look like? Well, we built it. We took the absolute best slides, we put the together, and we created a deck that no investor could pass - ever.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 22, 2025
Pitch deck for startups - 9 templates compared

Pitch deck for startups - 9 templates compared

Here's our list of the absolute best 9 templates of pitch decks for startup founders. Most of what you find online - both free and paid - sucks. So we tested them all and produced a detailed benchmark for you.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 14, 2025
13 Cold Email Examples Sent to VC Investors

13 Cold Email Examples Sent to VC Investors

They are all 100% real, they've all been sent via OpenVC. These examples are amongst the best we've seen. This is an excellent material to find inspiration when writing your own cold email to investors.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | January 18, 2025
Series A explained

Series A explained

This article aims to help you understand everything you need to know about the series A stage: stage, check size, criteria, and more.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 5, 2025
How to attract VCs: Inbound fundraising

How to attract VCs: Inbound fundraising

Inbound fundraising is the most powerful, yet most underutilized way to access investors. In this post, we'll cover everything you need to know about inbound fundraising.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | November 7, 2024
Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Posted by Shaun Gold | October 27, 2024
Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Posted by Shaun Gold | October 27, 2024