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How to secure a lead investor for your startup?
How to secure a lead investor for your startup?

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, 2026
How to build the perfect investor list
How to build the perfect investor list

A 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, 2026
How to Cold Email Investors (And Actually Get Replies)
How to Cold Email Investors (And Actually Get Replies)

Everything 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, 2026
The 17 Best AI Pitch Deck Generators [August 2026]
The 17 Best AI Pitch Deck Generators [August 2026]

I 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, 2026
32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders
32 signals VCs use to eliminate founders

Signals 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, 2025
Can you hire a pro to raise for your startup?
Can you hire a pro to raise for your startup?

Can 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, 2025
We just hit 10k investors on OpenVC
We just hit 10k investors on OpenVC

Starting today, you can find over 10,000 VC firms, family offices, accelerators, and solo angels on OpenVC.

By Stéphane Nasser| November 26, 2025
“Come back when you're doing $30k a month”
“Come back when you're doing $30k a month”

Are investors so dumb that they want to see revenue? Shouldn't they bet on the team? Yeah... no.

By Stéphane Nasser| November 8, 2025
How to Incorporate Your Startup: A Guide for Founders
How to Incorporate Your Startup: A Guide for Founders

Learn 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, 2025