Startups should be aware the following trends to stay competitive and move the fundraising process forward during an economic downturn.
The Risks and Rewards of ChatGPT Becoming a VC Tool
Generative AI is already part of the investment industry, and it's not going anywhere. We must consider the risks of ChatGPT moving forward.
Fueling the U.S. Economy with SMBTech
Public companies in the SMBTech space have grown from just a few billion dollars of market cap to more than $500 billion over the last decade.
The Lead List: 6 High-Growth Companies to Sell to in May
The Lead List analyzes buy signals from up-and-coming companies to help you fill your pipeline with new opportunities.
Social Prospecting: What it is and How to do it Effectively
Social prospecting can help you reach a wider audience, build stronger relationships and close deals. Here's how to use it to your advantage.
How To Get a VC to Boomerang Back For a $5 Million Series A Extension
Fundraising is hard — but you can make the process a little easier with these tips from an expert on how to secure an extension round.
10 Prospecting Tactics to Boost Your Sales and Close More Deals
These essential sales prospecting tactics will enable you to make the sale faster, more efficiently and with less effort.
3 Must-Haves When Designing a Modern Sales Incentive Program
Sales incentive programs have a greater impact on driving behaviors that lead to more revenue than a simple commission plan. Here's how to design one.
The Lead List: 5 High-Growth Companies to Sell to in April
The Lead List analyzes buy signals from up-and-coming companies to help you fill your pipeline with new opportunities.
30 Best Sales Automation Tools for 2024
Sales automation tools have several key benefits. Find the best sales automation software for optimizing and streamlining your sales process.
How Early-Stage Startups Can Survive and Prepare for the Investor Winter
Startups can implement the following strategies to ensure that they survive and thrive in a tumultuous economic climate.
4 Ways Downsized Sales Teams Can Deliver Outsized Returns
Mass layoffs are hitting sales teams, but the pressure to perform is increasing. Here's how downsized teams can deliver outsized results.
14 Sales Prospecting Techniques to Find and Engage Potential Customers
Maximize your sales pipeline with the most effective sales prospecting techniques that will help convert prospects into paying customers.
Emerging Stronger: Three Tips to Help Startups Thrive Through a Downturn
Crunchbase CEO, Jager McConnell, shares three tips to help startup leaders position their businesses to thrive through an economic downturn and how he’s applying these tips at Crunchbase.
The Lead List: 4 High-Growth Companies to Sell to in March
The Lead List analyzes buy signals from up-and-coming companies to help you fill your pipeline with new opportunities.
The Crunchbase 2023 Influential Women in Sales List
These 35 influential women in sales are leaders, innovators and changemakers in the industry. Learn about their impact in sales and beyond.
1,128 Black and Latine Startups That Have Raised $1M+ in VC Funding
Check out Harlem Capital’s 2022 Diverse Founder Report launched in partnership with Crunchbase.
Why Embedded Fintech is a Bright Spot in Today’s Market
The next wave of innovation may very well be marked by embedded fintech — financial services integrating into the flow of commerce at the source of where transactions are happening. Here's why.
Why You Need a Sales Prospecting List and How to Build One
Here's everything you need to know about building a prospecting list, from key definitions to how to build your own lists more efficiently.
How to Use an Account-Based Strategy to Drive Revenue Growth
Using an account-based strategy is a great way to hone your sales and marketing efforts and drive intentional wins during market uncertainty.