Not all capital is good capital. That was the advice shared by angel investors last week at a panel hosted by Ascender, an entrepreneurship hub and coworking space near Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square.

Especially if you’re not an AI company — or somehow able to wedge “AI” into your brand name — it’s a tough economic moment for raising capital. Not only do founders have to convincingly pitch ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jodie Cook covers AI, marketing & LinkedIn for coaches & entrepreneurs To secure angel investment, founders must prioritize ...

AngelList: This is a big one for early-stage startups. You can create a profile for your company and connect directly with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. To secure angel investment, focus on building relationships, not mass pitching. Angel investors are experienced operators seeking ...

Seed funding is the initial capital a startup raises to get its product developed, build a team, and start reaching customers ...

Plan ahead for the 2026 StrictlyVC events. Hear straight-from-the-source candid insights in on-stage fireside sessions and ...

Angel investing is risky, but potential high returns and satisfaction from nurturing a startup can make it worthwhile. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

India’s startup ecosystem raised nearly $11 billion in 2025, but investors wrote far fewer checks and grew more selective ...

“A thoughtful IP strategy is more than a box to check. It’s part of your value story.” For startups, patents are often the first line of defense in building a competitive moat. They signal to ...

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