The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story

The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story

I'm a securities attorney in New York. In other words, I do the legal stuff so my clients - startups - can raise funds safely and efficiently. On this Memorial Day weekend of 2023, what was I doing, you ask? I was busy preparing a “risk factor,” addressing the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered technology!

Posted by Côme Laffay | May 30, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal

OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal

Our special guest and experienced investor Nilima Achwal roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

Posted by Shaun GoldNilima Achwal | May 29, 2023
JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

American entrepreneur JC Carey grew his telecom startup BridgeCom to 100M+ in revenue, then sold it in in 2004. Next, JC went on to build 3 more startups, including his current fintech Welspot. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by JC CareyShaun Gold | May 29, 2023
How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

British entrepreneur Nick Telson sold his startup Design My Night in 2017. He went on to become a successful tech investors with 50+ checks signed worldwide. Today we discuss his journey in the venture world, from startup to a $30M exit and beyond.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 8, 2023
How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter

How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter

The startup ecosystem in India has been gaining impetus over the last few years and is touted to grow stronger even in the face of these uncertain times. Here’s how Indian startups can plan to survive and nurture success through this funding winter.

Posted by Vittal Ramakrishna | May 8, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

Special guest investor Nick Telson roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | May 8, 2023
How to prepare your cap table for seed funding

How to prepare your cap table for seed funding

A cap table is a document that defines the company's ownership structure; it is where investors are listed, shares are assigned, and ownership percentages are calculated. The purpose of this article is to outline the basic structure of a well-maintained cap table.

Posted by Grace Dandan | April 25, 2023
2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists

2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists

Discover the most massive study on European Venture Capitalists. Learn how Euro VCs investment process, deal flow, term sheets, syndication, valuation techniques, value add and more.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | April 17, 2023
4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

The aspirational step of elevating a startup to unicorn status, though only necessary for some businesses, takes real work. One must learn critical concepts and common mistakes before scaling an organization, including structure, processes, metrics, and financials. This article explains the facts you need to learn about building a unicorn startup, including four fundamental steps for consideration.

Posted by Mike Abelson | April 16, 2023