You’ve got the great idea, you’ve assembled your team and you’ve built an MVP. Now what? Founders transitioning out of the early formation stages and into the next stage of the start-up lifecycle–aka the validation stage–often lack the wisdom to know how they should proceed in scaling their startup. Enter…

While it might be true that depending on the investment stage VCs will focus on different aspects of your model, engaging in financial modeling is a critical part of building a sustainable business. And although each investor has his or her own criteria, expectations, and preferences when assessing investment opportunities…

If you are trying to break into venture capital, a great way to show off your investing chops is to go out and invest in startups in your own time, and on your own dime. …

So you’re interviewing for a job at a venture capital firm. It’s exciting! But also semi-intimidating. You don’t really know what to expect. And of course, you want to make a good impression. But fear not! We’re here to help you better prepare. And that’s the key: preparation, preparation, preparation! …

As you’ve likely seen in the news, the Federal Reserve is now likely to raise its benchmark overnight lending rate, also known as the federal funds rate, at the Fed’s next meeting in March. This raise would be the first since the coronavirus pandemic hit the economy in March of…

For decades, the venture capital industry has been a critical driver of our modern, innovation-driven economy. It has financed many of the companies that have redefined how we live, work, and play including Google, Microsoft and Netflix. However, there are big changes on the horizon in the world of entrepreneurial…

Jeff Franco, Dylan Hoffman, and Douglas Munsey all have ties to Touchdown Ventures, a firm that partners with large businesses and corporations to manage their VC programs. But all three of these now successful venture capitalists took different paths to get there. After college, Franco worked in investment banking, private…

VC funding comes with many implications to consider as a startup. But the main benefit? Gaining access to a boat load of money of course! More money than you could normally compile on your own, and the resources that come with that money. And although it seems like a great…

Have you ever seen a public or private company that isn’t profitable, but has a massive valuation? If the answer is yes (and we’re sure you know there are many startups out there who fit this bill), then you have encountered a company with massive growth potential. Growth rates are…