Despite several big deals that buoyed the numbers, North America early- and seed-stage investment declined to multiquarter ...

Growth is never a straight line, and uncertainty is inevitable—but embracing adaptability, learning from mistakes and making ...

In the earliest stage, funding is often personal. Many entrepreneurs begin by bootstrapping—relying on personal savings, business credit cards, home equity loans, or lines of credit. While this gives ...

Joseph Drups, founder of Drups Ventures, buys businesses to incubate high-return, passive income portfolios. While founders grind away in incubators, chasing unicorn status and burning through venture ...

Private equity firms increasingly invest in founder-led companies due to their potential for high growth. However, friction ...