When startup founders begins their journey they are in for a plethora of noes. When you have nothing but an idea, most people will give it little value. As you begin to build something that actually works you’ll constantly get a no. But as startups scale, you need to learn how to say no for your company’s sake.
Read MoreGood startup founders are obsessed with money. They have to be. Money is the oxygen that a business needs to stay alive. But there's another currency to think about, social capital.
Read MoreEntrepreneur in Residence Alex Miller lists common mistakes he's seen startups make.
Read MoreWhile the big ticket later stage VCs remain the biggest investors, under the canopy at the early stage lie some important players as well - like VC accelerators, incubators and venture builders.
Read MoreWhen starting out as a fund investor, you are faced with the age-old question of whether to adopt a concentrated or diversified portfolio strategy. Should you bet in a smaller number of startups with larger cheque sizes or in a larger number of startups with smaller cheque sizes?
Read MoreYou must have read about the surge of unicorns in the USA and China a few years ago and now are hearing about a similar proliferation of unicorns in India and Southeast Asia. This might leave you wondering how you can get your hands on startups to invest in and companies that will scale-up.
Read MoreRaising capital and building a startup all at once when you’re an early founder with just a co-founding team and a million things to do. Here are our top tools that can save you time when you fundraise.
Read MoreYou’ve got an offer and a term sheet with an investor, you’re about to sign the final document. Then BOOM money in the bank. But don't forget about Conditions Precedent.
Read MoreI want to break down how I’d hack the VC accelerator experience if needed for those that may not make it. Though before I get to that some statements I’ve heard across working with three different accelerators, incubators over 6 cohorts, +60 companies and +2,000 applicants… yet still a student of life;
Read MoreThere seems to be some confusion these days about whether startups should price a round at a “pre-money” valuation or a “post-money” valuation. I’ve had founders say that potential investors are confused or complaining about one or the other.
Read MoreAccelerating Asia, a leading early-stage accelerator VC fund, announced it is increasing its overall investment amount, with startups now eligible to receive up to US$250,000 up from US$150,000. Since 2019, the VC has accelerated 36 high growth, pre-series A startups in the region’s fastest-growing digital economies.
Read MoreWhy can’t my startup close startup funding?From all startups we’ve worked with in our flagship program, that’s quite a few, we’ve identified some common reasons why your startup can’t close funding.
Read MoreYou’ve got your pitch down to an art, not to mention your professionally designed deck. Your metrics are growing nicely through organic growth. VCs are taking second and third meetings. But recently, after sending through your cap table interest is dying out. What’s going on?
Read MoreAccelerating Asia’s core business and investments are conducted and measured according to global standards. At Accelerating Asia, we see impact as using investment capital and supporting startups that have a positive impact on society. Our approach includes environmental, social and corporate governance and creating inclusive tech ecosystems.
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