Many founders ignore how VCs make money. In my opinion, that's a mistake. Today, we're fixing this situation! In this post, you will learn how VC firms actually make money - including some of their dirty tricks - and what it means for you as a founder.
By Stéphane Nasser| June 1, 2026This article aims to help understand everything you need to know about the seed stage: are you ready for seed, who invests at seed, and how to get seed funding..
By Shaun Gold| May 25, 2026Warm intros are the cornerstone of today's fundraising, for better and for worse. So how do you get one intro? Or even 100? This post will tell you everything you need about warm intros to VCs.
By Stéphane Nasser| May 11, 2026Should founders ask investors to sign a NDA before sharing their deck. The answer is no. Here are the 6 reasons why, and here's how you can actually protect your startup without a NDA.
By Stéphane Nasser| April 14, 2026Today, 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.
By Stéphane Nasser| April 8, 2026Discover the most common questions asked by tech founders, answered from the perspective of a venture capitalist.
By Skylar Dorosin| February 24, 2026Learn what it takes to raise a Series A in Italy and Spain, including investor expectations, round sizes, funding dynamics, and how founders should prepare.
By Fabio Mondini de Focatiis| February 13, 2026Explore the leading angel investing tools and platforms for startups and funds.
By Devon Wood| February 4, 2026A 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, 2026OpenVC is a radically open platform that helps tech founders connect with the right investors.
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