Raising Capital
Anthropic Raises $30B at $380B Valuation
The AI funding race just hit a new milestone. Anthropic closed a $30 billion funding round at a $380 billion valuation, which is more than double what it was...
Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Taking money without alignment on values, trust, timing and working style often creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief....
How I Won Over Investors and Raised $1.5 Million Without a Network or Experience
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways I walked into fundraising with credentials but quickly realized investors cared about something very different. I share how I...
Private Capital Isn’t Just for the 1% — What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurs can apply their operating mindset to long-term private investments outside public markets. Private capital lets founders invest patiently,...
Here’s What Happened on Episode 7 of ‘Elevator Pitch’
Key Takeaways Clarity and storytelling win pitches. Valuation and focus are non‑negotiable. Adaptability under pressure earns respect. Season 13 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is cranking up the stakes again...
How to Tell If Venture Capital Is Right for Your Business
Venture capital is a powerful tool to scale startups, but is it the right tool for your startup? According to major VC investor Kevin Carter, not necessarily. Throughout his...
How to Raise Money In an AI-Obsessed World
We’re living through one of the biggest technology supercycles in history. Artificial intelligence isn’t just a new feature or platform — it’s a new substrate, the layer upon which...
How to Land an Investment from Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec
Robert Herjavec quit Shark Tank after its first year. Technically speaking, he quit Dragons’ Den — which was the show’s name in Canada, where it appeared in 2006 before...
