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How to build the perfect investor list
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.

By Stéphane Nasser| February 3, 2026
How to negotiate with VCs
How to negotiate with VCs

Here are some not-so-obvious insights about VCs, their incentives, their goals that will help you get better deals with the investors you choose to work with.

By Steph Mui| January 18, 2026
Download the 2026 Startup Fundraising Playbook
Download the 2026 Startup Fundraising Playbook

OpenVC presents the all-new Startup Fundraising Playbook for 2026—get your copy now.

By Devon Wood| January 12, 2026
6 Best Cities for Startups in Canada in 2026
6 Best Cities for Startups in Canada in 2026

Discover the best cities for startups in Canada, where your seed funding lasts twice as long, immigration doesn't require a legal army, and you can build a billion-dollar company without the Bay Area burnout tax.

By Devon Wood| January 11, 2026
16 research papers every VC should know
16 research papers every VC should know

We have compiled and summarized 16 research papers every VC should know. Because being an investor shouldn't be just about Twitter and pitch decks, here's some actual science for VC investors

By Shaun Gold| January 5, 2026
32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders
32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders

Signals are small hints used by investors to make a quick decision about your company. This post lists down all 32 signals used by VCs and investors to quickly eliminate founders.

By Stéphane Nasser| December 15, 2025
How to Model a Venture Capital Fund
How to Model a Venture Capital Fund

My goal from this post is for you to come away with a solid understanding of what it means to create a financial model for a venture capital fund, complete with templates and examples that you can use for modeling your fund.

By Taylor Davidson| December 9, 2025
Can you hire a pro to raise for your startup?
Can you hire a pro to raise for your startup?

Can you pay someone to raise funds for you? How much does it cost? Here's the truth about investment bankers, fundraising advisors, and what the best option is for first-time founders.

By Stéphane Nasser| December 8, 2025