The Process of Venture Funding • 12/06/2025 Crafting a Winning Investment Memo for Venture Capital Success
Evaluating Startups for Investment • 12/06/2025 Demystifying how venture capitalists evaluate startups for investment
Evaluating Startups for Investment • 12/06/2025 Evaluating startups like a pro: insights into the venture capital decision process
Evaluating Startups for Investment • 08/05/2026 Startup valuation methods in 2026: when Berkus, DCF, and scorecard actually apply A CEO level guide to startup valuation methods, from Berkus and Scorecard to DCF, comparables, and AI era distortions, with practical tactics for venture rounds.
Key Challenges in Venture Capital • 07/05/2026 Diversify then concentrate: the portfolio construction rule every emerging manager gets wrong Learn how venture capital portfolio construction really works: why 30+ startups per VC fund, 50–70% reserves, and disciplined follow-on strategy matter for CEOs raising capital. by Harold McBride
The Process of Venture Funding • 07/05/2026 Term sheet negotiation tips that actually move the needle for founders Practical term sheet negotiation guide for CEOs: how liquidation preferences, participation, pay-to-play, board control, and protective provisions really shape founder dilution and exit outcomes, with data-backed benchmarks and example clauses. by Wan-Ling Chen
The corporate venture capital playbook: building an arm the board will actually fund Types of Venture Funds • 08/05/2026 The corporate venture capital playbook: building an arm the board will actually fund Learn how to design a corporate venture capital strategy that avoids innovation theatre, with real CVC case studies, mandate design tips, governance KPIs and founder alignment tactics for CEOs, CFOs and boards. by Ava Henderson
Types of Venture Funds • 04/05/2026 Lockheed Martin Ventures doubles to $1B: the corporate venture playbook gets a $600M upgrade Lockheed Martin’s 1B fund signals a new era for corporate venture capital in defense, with CVCs competing on terms, dual-use theses, and board-level strategic impact. by Leonardo Agostini
Understanding Venture Capital • 04/05/2026 How venture capital funds actually work: the mechanics behind the pitch deck theatre A deep, practical guide for CEOs and aspiring VCs on how venture capital funds work, from LP-GP structures and fees to J-curves, portfolio construction, and returns. by Tanisha Patel
The Process of Venture Funding • 03/05/2026 The IC memo anatomy: what partners actually read before the vote How CEOs should read and shape a VC investment committee memo, from risk narrative and valuation to bear cases, governance, and long term capital strategy. by Jean-Christophe Durand
The Process of Venture Funding • 28/04/2026 The 2026 term sheet pendulum: why participating preferred is back on the table Participating preferred term sheets are reshaping venture capital outcomes. Learn how liquidation preferences, participation rights, and bridge round terms shift value between preferred and common shareholders, and how founders and boards can negotiate smarter. by Wan-Ling Chen
Types of Venture Funds • 27/04/2026 Zero Shot and the new emerging manager template: what OpenAI alumni funds teach allocators How emerging manager venture funds like Zero Shot are reshaping operator-led VC, LP diligence, and CEO-investor dynamics, with concrete mechanics and strategic implications. by Wan-Ling Chen
Evaluating Startups for Investment • 23/04/2026 Crusoe at $10B: pricing AI infrastructure when the SaaS comparables stop working Crusoe’s $1.38B Series E shows AI infrastructure venture capital is a distinct asset class. How CEOs should rethink valuation, capital structure, and sector-focused funds. by Ava Henderson
The venture capital due diligence checklist founders should run on themselves before the pitch Evaluating Startups for Investment • 22/04/2026 The venture capital due diligence checklist founders should run on themselves before the pitch Learn how CEOs can use a venture capital due diligence checklist to prepare for institutional investors, structure data rooms, avoid red flags, and position their startups for Series A, growth equity, and private equity funding. by Isabella Fiorentino
Understanding Venture Capital • 11/04/2026 Strategic shifts in the investment landscape for aerospace companies in the United Kingdom Strategic analysis of the evolving investment landscape for aerospace companies in the United Kingdom, focusing on technology, capital, defence, and regional ecosystems. by Ava Henderson
Understanding Venture Capital • 10/04/2026 How private equity interest in consumer brands is reshaping strategic leadership How private equity interest in consumer brands is reshaping CEO strategy, governance, and value creation across consumer goods, food, beverage, and retail sectors. by Isabella Fiorentino
Understanding Venture Capital • 10/04/2026 How to maximize small company value in a demanding market Strategic guide for CEOs on maximizing small company value through robust valuation methods, cash flow discipline, and asset management in competitive markets. by Otis Blackwood
The Process of Venture Funding • 10/04/2026 Strategic linear asset management for CEOs steering critical infrastructure Strategic guide for CEOs on linear asset management, linking SAP, EAM, data, and governance to performance, risk, and infrastructure resilience. by Elias Raphael
Understanding Venture Capital • 19/03/2026 How to turn investor relations vacancies into a strategic advantage for your company How CEOs can turn investor relations vacancies into a strategic advantage, aligning finance, reporting, and capital markets while strengthening long term leadership. by Harold McBride
Understanding Venture Capital • 17/03/2026 How synthetic biology venture capital firms are reshaping biotech company strategy How CEOs can work with synthetic biology venture capital firms to shape biotech strategy, manage funding stages, and build high impact innovation portfolios. by Elias Raphael
Understanding Venture Capital • 15/03/2026 How CEOs can leverage asian countries with business angels networks for strategic growth How CEOs can use asian countries with business angels networks to shape strategy, access innovation, and structure cross border growth with disciplined governance. by Tanisha Patel
Understanding Venture Capital • 15/03/2026 Strategic accounting software for venture capital firms seeking sharper control How CEOs can turn accounting software for venture capital into a strategic platform for scalable funds, real-time reporting, and investor trust. by Eloise Adler
Understanding Venture Capital • 09/03/2026 Building a compelling cybersecurity pitch deck for demanding investors Learn how to build a compelling cybersecurity pitch deck to investor pptx that aligns security, market insight, and business strategy for demanding investors. by Jean-Christophe Durand
