InsightsThe VGP Blog
Honest, practical thinking on fundraising, valuation, and growth written for founders, by people who've sat on both sides of the table.
Keys for a Successful Funding Round
Venture capital can determine the fate of a company. Here are the key elements that increase your odds of a successful raise.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
Understanding Angel Investors
Who exactly are angel investors, and what should entrepreneurs understand before seeking their support?
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
Untold Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding lets you sell ownership to a large pool of investors online. The real advantages and the catches.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
How much money do you actually need to raise?
Many founders can't answer the one question every investor asks. Here's how to size your raise with intention.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
The Pitfalls of Oversimplified Valuation
Not all shares are created equal. Why a single headline valuation can hide what your equity is really worth.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
Demystifying Angel Investors: Insights from 'Angel' by Jason Calacanis
Lessons from one of the most influential books on angel investing and what they mean for founders.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
The Truth About Startup Valuation
Startup valuation is part science, part negotiation. What actually drives the number investors agree to.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners
What is TAM (Total Addressable Market) and how to calculate it
Total Addressable Market, demystified with the bottom-up method that keeps you out of the 1% fallacy.
Fernando Moreno
Managing Partner
Vulcan Growth Partners