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"You're not VC fundable!" What it really means.

"Your project sounds cool, but I'm not sure it's VC fundable". If you're raising funds, you may have heard those words. It is important to understand what VC fundability is, why it's important, and how you can become VC fundable.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 5, 2023
Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product
Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product

Here’s 7 tips on how to grow your startup on zero dollar and get enough growth to raise funds. You’ll return to pitching with traction to spare, even on a tight budget.

By Joanna Shu| August 9, 2023
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology

Discover the founder journey of Mehdi, from the glittering allure of Wall Street to the tech promises of Silicon valley.

By Mehdi Taifi| August 1, 2023
OpenVC Guide: The Vancouver Venture Ecosystem
OpenVC Guide: The Vancouver Venture Ecosystem

Vancouver is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Canada. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Vancouver.

By Shaun Gold| July 27, 2023
How to guest post on OpenVC
How to guest post on OpenVC

Every week, we publish 1 piece on venture capital by a guest contributor. This article is posted on our blog and shared through our weekly newsletter of 6,000+ subscribers. Here's how to become a guest poster on OpenVC.

By Stéphane Nasser| July 18, 2023
OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem
OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem

Paris is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Europe. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Paris.

By Shaun Gold| July 3, 2023
How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding
How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding

In this post, we will share key information about existing grant options that are available to founders in the UK, EU, and US, so you can maximize your chances of success.

By Hemal Bhagwan| June 21, 2023
The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story
The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story

I'm a securities attorney in New York. In other words, I do the legal stuff so my clients - startups - can raise funds safely and efficiently. On this Memorial Day weekend of 2023, what was I doing, you ask? I was busy preparing a “risk factor,” addressing the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered technology!

By Côme Laffay| May 30, 2023