"You're not VC fundable!" What it really means.

"Your project sounds cool, but I'm not sure it's VC fundable". If you're raising funds, you may have heard those words. It is important to understand what VC fundability is, why it's important, and how you can become VC fundable.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | September 5, 2023
11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

A functional board may not lead to a successful outcome but a dysfunctional one will likely lead to a company’s downfall. Here are 11 measures to create optimal board dynamics for your startup.

Posted by Netalie Nadivi | August 28, 2023
Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product

Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product

Here’s 7 tips on how to grow your startup on zero dollar and get enough growth to raise funds. You’ll return to pitching with traction to spare, even on a tight budget.

Posted by Joanna Shu | August 9, 2023
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology

From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology

Discover the founder journey of Mehdi, from the glittering allure of Wall Street to the tech promises of Silicon valley.

Posted by Mehdi Taifi | August 1, 2023
OpenVC Guide: The Vancouver Venture Ecosystem

OpenVC Guide: The Vancouver Venture Ecosystem

Vancouver is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Canada. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Vancouver.

Posted by Shaun Gold | July 27, 2023
How to guest post on OpenVC

How to guest post on OpenVC

Every week, we publish 1 piece on venture capital by a guest contributor. This article is posted on our blog and shared through our weekly newsletter of 6,000+ subscribers. Here's how to become a guest poster on OpenVC.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | July 18, 2023
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.

Posted by Steph Mui | July 11, 2023
OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem

OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem

Paris is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Europe. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Paris.

Posted by Shaun Gold | July 3, 2023
How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding

How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding

In this post, we will share key information about existing grant options that are available to founders in the UK, EU, and US, so you can maximize your chances of success.

Posted by Hemal Bhagwan | June 21, 2023