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How to secure a lead investor for your startup?

Today, we cover three strategies you can use to secure your lead investor. But before that, let's understand what a lead investor exactly does, and why nobody wants to be one.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 8, 2026

How to Plan & Negotiate Your Startup Exit

I sold my startup for $780M. Here are the insights I wish I had known, read, heard while I was still building.

Posted by Zain Jaffer | March 23, 2026

Are startup accelerators worthless?

Learn which startup accelerators are actually worth it (if any) and what you should expect from them. We'll break down the actual value add for each case, as well as the associated funding and ownership dilution.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | March 18, 2026

17 Best YC Alternatives for Early-Stage Startups [2026]

Find the best alternatives to Y Combinator. Explore top startup accelerator programs for early-stage founders seeking funding, mentorship, and network access.

Posted by Devon Wood | March 16, 2026

Eight Questions Founders Ask, Answered by a VC

Discover the most common questions asked by tech founders, answered from the perspective of a venture capitalist.

Posted by Skylar Dorosin | February 24, 2026

How to raise Series A in Italy and Spain

Learn what it takes to raise a Series A in Italy and Spain, including investor expectations, round sizes, funding dynamics, and how founders should prepare.

Posted by Fabio Mondini de Focatiis | February 13, 2026

Best Angel Investor Platforms & Websites for Startup Funding

Explore the leading angel investing tools and platforms for startups and funds.

Posted by Devon Wood | February 4, 2026

How to build the perfect investor list

A solid investor list helps you map out your funding options and design the optimal access path for every investor. This post will show you how to build the perfect investor list, step by step.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 3, 2026

How to Cold Email Investors (And Actually Get Replies)

Everything you need to know about cold emailing a VC investor. Follow this step by step, and you are guaranteed to write a top 1% cold email to VCs. Includes checklist and examples.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser Edwin Mik | January 31, 2026