Today, 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, 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, 2026Everything you need to know about cold emailing a VC investor. Follow this step by step, and you are guaranteed to write a top 1% cold email to VCs. Includes checklist and examples.
By Stéphane Nasser Edwin Mik| January 31, 2026I tested 17 tools, from pure LLMs like ChatGPT to AI-augmented design tools like Canva. I tested them like a founder would, with a single question in mind: can I get an investor-grade slide? Here's my honest, unbiased opinion.
By Stéphane Nasser| January 1, 2026Signals are small hints used by investors to make a quick decision about your company. This post lists down all 32 signals used by VCs and investors to quickly eliminate founders.
By Stéphane Nasser| December 15, 2025Can you pay someone to raise funds for you? How much does it cost? Here's the truth about investment bankers, fundraising advisors, and what the best option is for first-time founders.
By Stéphane Nasser| December 8, 2025Starting today, you can find over 10,000 VC firms, family offices, accelerators, and solo angels on OpenVC.
By Stéphane Nasser| November 26, 2025Are investors so dumb that they want to see revenue? Shouldn't they bet on the team? Yeah... no.
By Stéphane Nasser| November 8, 2025Learn how to incorporate your startup, split equity, and set up your cap table. Read along or watch the interview with licensed attorney Jade Ruscev.
By Stéphane Nasser| October 21, 2025OpenVC is a radically open platform that helps tech founders connect with the right investors.
Visit OpenVC