Startup Financing

Entrepreneurs

Infographic: MAGNiTT's Funding Report Card For Q1-2017

The region's startup ecosystem has seen a "moderate and steady" start to the year 2017 with US$36 million raised in the first quarter comprising of 35 deals.

Fundraising

The 7 Businesses Venture Capitalists Are Really Interested In

VCs fill us in on the sectors likely to score major financing in the months and years ahead.

Fundraising

How to Finance a New Business by Rolling Over Your Retirement Funds

There may be a safe way to use your retirement savings to fund your new business. Get the skinny here.

Finance

UAE Renewable Energy Startup Enerwhere Raises AED1 Million Loan Via Crowdfunding

In January 2017, Enerwhere raised a corporate loan of AED1 million from regional peer-to-peer lending platform Beehive.

Fundraising

Expert Tips for Not Blowing an Investor Interview From 7 of the Top VCs on the Planet

You can't afford obvious mistakes. Investors are looking for reasons why they shouldn't risk money on your company.

Fundraising

Landing Financing Without Taking on Debt or Giving Away Equity

If you haven't heard of royalty financing, now may be the time to study up and land that startup funding you need.

Buying / Investing in Business

7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the State of Venture Capital

Software, life sciences and biotech are among the industries getting the most love.

Money & Finance

What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Fed's Rate Rise

How the financial web will help small business owners ahead of the increase.

Fundraising

真相About Working With Asian Investors

Understand the opportunities and considerations for emerging companies seeking funding and strategic partnership from Asian investors.

Fundraising

9 Steps to Launching a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

If you're looking to get attention and funding for your business idea, crowdfunding might give you the initial push you need to make your dreams a reality.

Finance

Get Moving: UAE Car Rental Startup Ekar Secures Funding From Audacia Capital

The first quarter of 2017 has been hectic, but a rewarding time for UAE-based startup Ekar, a pay-as-you-drive car rental service.

Thought Leaders

Successfully Making the Jump From Employee to Entrepreneur

It took me more than one leap to land safely on the other side.

Finance

#5 Steps to Get More Supporters for Your Startup Idea on a Crowdfunding Platform

If your startup has created an innovative hardware based product, you could pre-sell it at promotional prices.

Money & Finance

Entrepreneurs Don't See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It's Costing Them

Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.

Starting a Business

What Corporate Incubators and Accelerators Can Mean for Your Business

You may need funding, but the benefits of corporate incubators and accelerators may do more for your startup than the money.