Changes to the Funding Landscape: A Primer

Changes to the Funding Landscape: A Primer

Fundraising used to be expensive and opaque, according to our panel, but times have definitely changed.  By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) From the Women 2.0 stage this afternoon Jeff Clavier of SoftTechVC offered a brief primer on the changes over the last five...

Pick A VC’s Brain: When Is It a Bad Idea to Take Funding?

The latest edition of our Dear Abby for startup founders looks at what sort of companies should stay away from accepting VC dollars and alternatives to fund your business. By Renee DiResta (Principal, O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures) Does every startup need venture...

The Series A Crunch: Should Female Founders Worry?

The startup world is chattering about the increasingly narrow path from angel to VC funding. How will the crunch affect women-led companies? By Jessica Stillman (Contributing Writer, Women 2.0) Whether you respond to them with concerned hand-wringing or something like...