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The Startup Lifecycle Stages: From Garage to Unicorn
The Startup Lifecycle Stages: From Garage to Unicorn

A typical tech startup lifecycle consists of 3 major stages: Garage, Growth Machine, and Unicorn. Framework based on Steve Blank, Reid Hofman, Brian Balfour, Morgan Brown.

By Stéphane Nasser| October 1, 2024
Co-founder at Twin Path Ventures: John Spindler (& ex co-founder of London Co-Investment Fund)
Co-founder at Twin Path Ventures: John Spindler (& ex co-founder of London Co-Investment Fund)

This is Episode 8 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, John Spindler shares his journey from founder to investor, overseeing £85M+ in investments across 150 startups. With a 60x angel investment win, he breaks down AI startup evaluation, frontier AI opportunities, and key investment strategies.

By Harrison Faull John Spindler| September 18, 2024
Accounting 101 for Founders:  the OPERATOR model
Accounting 101 for Founders: the OPERATOR model

Accounting isn't the funniest part of entrepreneurship. So let us walk you through the OPERATOR framework, and finally learn everything you need to know, from Taxes and Payroll to Equity and Records.

By Kasia Rzepnikowska Barbara Hansson Angel Zhao| September 16, 2024
Navigating the Fundraising Landscape in the GCC
Navigating the Fundraising Landscape in the GCC

The fundraising landscape in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has rapidly evolved, positioning the region as a growing hub for startups and investors alike. Here's everything you need to know about it.

By Mirette Ramez| September 15, 2024
F4 Fund General Partner: Joakim Achren, co-founder of Next Games (ultimately acquired by Netflix)
F4 Fund General Partner: Joakim Achren, co-founder of Next Games (ultimately acquired by Netflix)

This is episode 7 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Joakim Achren, founder of Next Games (160+ employees, acquired by Netflix), built hit games for Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. Now leading F4 Fund with 28+ angel investments, he shares insights on gaming VC, fundraising, and emerging platforms.

By Harrison Faull Joakim Achren| September 3, 2024
Venture Capital Jobs – From analyst to partner
Venture Capital Jobs – From analyst to partner

Who does what in a VC firm? How do you get into the industry in the first place? How do you climb all the way from analyst to partner? This post covers the basics of venture capital jobs for curious founders and aspiring investors.

By Shaun Gold| August 22, 2024
The Founder's Handbook to Non-Dilutive Funding
The Founder's Handbook to Non-Dilutive Funding

Equity funding is not always the right model for every company. Non-dilutive funding or Alternative funding (Alt-Fi) offers an attractive options for entrepreneurs to raise funding without the need to give up equity, ownership, or control of their company. This article will delve into the nuances of non-dilutive funding.

By Bhavik Vasa| August 20, 2024
DQ Ventures' Oliver Palmer on selling a startup for $85M, advice for VCs and founders + more.
DQ Ventures' Oliver Palmer on selling a startup for $85M, advice for VCs and founders + more.

This is episode 6 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Oliver Palmer, founder of TigerSpike (sold for $85M), shares his journey from building an innovative mobile tech company to co-founding DQ Ventures. He discusses de-risking the startup journey for founders, lessons from selling a company, and the value of seasoned advisors.

By Harrison Faull Oliver Palmer| August 20, 2024