Where Startup Enthusiasts & VC Watchers Connect
More founders than ever are pausing before chasing venture capital, asking whether outside money is actually the right fuel for their specific rocket ship. We talked to builders on both sides of the fence to understand what's really driving the calculus in today's market. Spoiler: there's no universal right answer.
A new breed of investor is rewriting the rules of startup funding — and they're doing it alone. Solo venture capitalists are leveraging platforms like AngelList to punch well above their weight class, and the startup community is paying close attention. Here's what the solopreneur VC movement means for founders and fans alike.
Billions of dollars in venture capital flow through a handful of zip codes every year while promising startups in cities like Columbus, Memphis, and Tulsa struggle to get a first meeting. We dug into the data and talked to founders on the ground to map out where the real opportunity gaps are — and why smart investors should be paying attention right now.