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Building a startup or business? Think corporates care if you want to get back into work? They don't

Ever wondered how a corporation will look at you after trying to start a business? We have spoken to entrepreneurs about this question and asked the failed ones what do companies think. Think Facebook or google will hire you? Think again. They wont. They only care about success. Big startups

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What are the best startup business bank accounts in 2025?

Starting a business and want a solid bank account that can grow with you? We have put together a few solid ones that can help you get started. From low FX fees to payroll and other things here are a few of the top ones. 1. Revolut Great for everyone

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Founders who make it. Time to give back. Think about the people that helped you along the way.

We have heard this time and time again. People who make an exit not giving back to the people who have helped them in hard times. Its time to make the change. The whole point of entrepreneurship is giving back. This is what YC and others pride themselves on and

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Just like an employer would like someone with operating experience why do VC's still hire people with none?

When I and a colleague both ended up working in the same bank, after 5 years he went straight into a top tier VC. I went to build startups. He got an offer from a top tier VC. I didnt. Why is this? After its very clear that YC who

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How much capital should you give early investors if you are raising for your startup idea?

This is a good question. Raising venture capital or from an angel and wondering how much you should be giving out in equity to your investors? It all depends is the answer. We have seen companies raise capital with just a pitch deck and startups with a lot of revenue

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How to choose your co-founder? The Importance of a Strong and solid Team in a startup

Starting a business is an exciting and challenging journey. As an entrepreneur, you will face numerous obstacles and uncertainties along the way. One of the key factors that can significantly impact the success of your startup is the team you build. In this article, we will discuss the importance of

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Techstars or YC? Which accelerator should I choose for my business?

So your at the stage where your thinking of taking your business to the next level but not sure where or how to do it. Having been through one and interviewed at the other I can tell you they are both top accelerators and an offer from both of these

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How to build a $500M VC from a former banker with the CEO of Antler. A case study.

So your looking to build out a VC. Building our a 500M$ is extremely hard to do let along raise any capital for a startup, hedge fund or any VC. We have taken antler as an example. I have seen many people try to raise for various ventures and have

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How to email VC's and get noticed if your a startup founder from a Techstars founder

So how do you email VC's and investors for your startup business? We have been asked this question many times. How do we approach investors and angels while building our startup or business? What shall we do. We would give a few small simple tips for you guys

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Startup founders. Get an advisor. Listen to advice from people who know what they are doing.

We cannot stress the importance of getting a quality advisor or mentor for whatever you are trying to build. Its important to be humble and listen to people who have experience in the area or business you are trying to build in. This is paramount to the success of your

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VC's and angels are not responding to you. Heres what you should be doing to raise money for your startup!

Even with the right idea at the right time. You may not be able to raise capital. Its more about getting lucky with the right investor moving forward. Ive seen tons of good ideas with solid founders not getting investors as they were simply not lucky. Its the founders who

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European founders. Go for US money first before asking European investors if you can

European investors are slow, hard to work with and cant adapt. This is where you want to go for US investors as much as possible. Currently, there is more capital in the US for VC money and they are usually far ahead of the European market and have seen a

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Is YC worth it? Will an accelerator help my business grow?

The short answer to this question having gone through Techstars and also interviewed at YC is yes. If your looking for a pre seed or a seed round, YC has all of them and we do recommend if you get accepted that you take it. The reasons are below. This

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What are the best VC's for early stage startups in the US

For aspiring entrepreneurs in the USA, securing early-stage funding is often a critical step in turning their innovative ideas into successful businesses. Venture capitalists (VCs) play a pivotal role in supporting these startups by providing capital, mentorship, and invaluable industry connections. In this blog post, we'll explore

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How should you dress to build your startup and secure funding in 2025

The answer to this question is that it really does not matter! T shirts or formal suits, they are both ok. However for investors we would recommend something more formal and also for press at the end of the day its not about what you are wearing its about the

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What team do I need to have to get my business funded by a investor written by a techstars alumni

VC's love to see a solid team and a solid background in the team. The team needs to have some kind of past preferably. Vc's want to see that your team will be able to survive the hard times in building a business. Having been through

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What are the best US VC's for seed stage companies

Venture capital (VC) is a type of financing that provides funding to early-stage companies with high growth potential. These companies may have already developed a prototype or have a minimum viable product (MVP) but need additional funding to scale their business. VC firms invest in these companies in exchange

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What are the best VCs for startups in Europe in 2026 from a Techstars founder

So your gaining revenue or having started and looking at raising capital? WE have compiled a list for you guys so you dont have too. These are some of the best VC's in the market who do have enough capital to fund you. We would still apply to

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Online Alternatives to antler and entrepreneur first to help build your business (updated 2026)

So your looking to get a business or startup off the ground but dont know where to start. Anter and EF position themselves as pre seed investors. But what if you where looking for an alternative way with real entrepreneurs and mentors to help you get your business of the

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Which accelerators do top tier VC's care about for pre-seed or seed funding for your startup from a Techstars COO

I have been through the fundraising process. Not only is it damn hard - you guys have to know what not to waste your time on since your busy founders and what to waste your time on. So here it is. Having been in touch with top tier VC's

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It's better to work in venture capital than try to build a startup business.

So work in venture capital or build a startup? Building a company is damn hard. So hard that you cannot imagine. The chances of you getting venture funding in 2026 are close to zero. In venture capital, you get paid a management fee whatever happens plus a carry of its

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Looking for a career in venture capital? Don't start a startup.

Most VC's do not have any startup experience yet invest and bet on startups. But why? How is this possible? YC is the best early stage accelertor and is full of seasoned founders. So if your thinking about finance or startups for your career we have you covered.

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The best banks for early-stage startups in 2026 (updated)

We reviewed small business banks and took into consideration factors like cash deposits, mobile check deposits, free ATMs, account types, fees, and more so you can decide which bank is the best choice for your business's unique needs. When it comes to the best banks for startups, we&

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Even after doing Techstars and an interview with YC its still hard to raise capital

VC funding is hard. Very hard. The chances of you raising are very very small and dont be surprised if you dont get it. Even after being through techstars, plug and play and building Europes first ondemand fuel business, we could NOT raise money for chefr (an eCommerce platform for

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Is there a reason why most VC's don't have startup experience? Get yourself a mentor that does

Sifted has recently wrote an article about what makes the best technology venture capitalists. What makes YC so good at what it does, and why has it been so right so long and what you can do to adjust your busienss, get better mentors and investors that know your space