HubSpot for Startups Fundraising Hub
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Startup Grind's Naman Jain on Scaling Through Investor Trends
Founders today face many challenges, from nailing down product-market fit to seeking out investors. Naman Jain, senior manager of the Startup Program at Startup Grind, offers his best tips for overcoming these hurdles.
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5 Things I Learned From Pitching to 200 Investors
Unlock the secrets of successful venture fundraising with these insider tips from a startup veteran on everything from crafting irresistible pitches to standing out from the competition.
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Startups Scaling Smarter From Seed to Series Funding
Olivia O’Sullivan, partner at Forum Ventures, shares her top tips for startups seeking VC investments through series funding. Read her expert advice here.
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Startups Scaling Smarter - Arjun Mahadevan of doola
Arjun Mahadevan, CEO and co-founder of doola, offers expert advice for startups looking to scale through series funding.
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The Art & Science of Tech Startup Fundraising
Hear stories from tech startup founders on how they raised capital and what made their startups most attractive to investors.
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Top Business Grants for Underrepresented Startup Founders
Want to launch your dream business but need funding? Here’s a guide to applying for small business grants and the top grants for underrepresented founders.
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An Insider’s Look at the VC Investment Funding Process for Startups
Most startups don’t succeed, so what’s the difference behind those that secure VC funding and have a successful exit? Let’s dive into the VC investment process.
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Top VC Fundraising Trends of 2024
A look-back at the venture capital landscape, 10 trends in VC investing, and the industries VCs are funding in 2024.
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A Guide to Venture Capital for Startups
Learn what venture capital is, how the venture capital process works, the pros and cons of pursuing VC funding, and more with this guide.
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Crowdfunding Pros and Cons for Startups
Are you an entrepreneur looking for ways to raise funds for your new business or next project? Consider these crowdfunding pros and cons for startups.
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Crowdsourcing vs Crowdfunding for Startups
New companies can turn to their audiences to give the business a boost. Learn the main differences and benefits of crowdsourcing vs. crowdfunding for startups.
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The Killer Slide Every Pitch Deck Needs
This article will explore the “How We Get Big” slide, a crucial part of any pitch deck.
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5 Pitch Deck Mistakes Every Founder Makes (And How to Fix Them)
A great pitch deck will get you in the room with a VC. Here’s how to write your own and avoid common mistakes that could ruin your chances.
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6 Tips On Writing a Killer Outreach Email to Investors
Cold outreach isn't easy, especially when you're not sure how to introduce yourself or your company. We'll show you how to avoid investors' pet peeves, and more, importantly, how to grab attention and show credibility.
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What Is a Business Accelerator? Everything You Need To Know
Business accelerators help startups scale quickly or enter a new market. Learn more about accelerators at HubSpot for Startups.
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What Is an Incubator? A Complete Guide for Startups
What is an incubator? Startup incubators are programs and hubs built to help startups with everything from workspaces to funding.
Investor Network
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Investor Connect
HubSpot for Startups has partnered with Vestbee to help connect the global VCs in our network, with startup founders and entrepreneurs looking for advice on growth, and access to more funding.Videos
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Pitch Deck Demolition
The show where we demolish your pitch deck, then give you insights to build it back up better than ever.
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Pitch Deck Teardown
HubSpot for Startups and Dropbox DocSend collaborated on this webinar where four investor and pitch deck professionals weigh-in on four separate founders' decks. Includes video segments of the webinar.
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How doola's Pitch Deck Earned Them a $1M Investment
Arjun Mahadevan, CEO & co-founder of doola, shares how their pitch deck helped them get a $1M investment from HubSpot Ventures. (Includes ebook access!)
Templates & Tools
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12 Startup Pitch Deck Examples [+ Template]
Startup pitch decks are the key to securing funds for growing your business. Study these successful pitch decks and use our template to help your startup grow.
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Fundraising Tool
Managing your raise can be a challenge, but we're here to help! Complete these steps to add powerful, free fundraising tools to your instance of HubSpot in minutes.
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How To Create a Startup Financial Statement [Free Template]
A startup financial statement helps startups secure funds from lenders. It includes a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and break-even analysis.