Fostering Inclusivity: New Crunchbase LGBTQ+ Diversity Spotlight Tags
Crunchbase's new “LGBTQ+ led” and “LGBTQ+ founded” tags will help close the funding gap and raise visibility for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
Plans B, C, D, E and F for Startups Looking to Raise Money in a Downturn
If you’re struggling to raise funds, don’t yet have revenue or can’t get the valuation you feel your company deserves, here are some options.
Navigating a Tightening Capital Market: Tips for Fundraising in an Economic Downturn
Startups should be aware the following trends to stay competitive and move the fundraising process forward during an economic downturn.
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.
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.
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.
Now Accepting Nominations for the Crunchbase 2023 Influential Women in Sales List
Nominations are open for the Crunchbase 2023 Influential Women in Sales List. We’re excited to highlight leaders and innovators in the sales industry.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on 7 Impactful Entrepreneurs in the Hispanic and Latine Community
We're excited to showcase leaders that are paving the way to provide better access to opportunity for aspiring Hispanic and Latine leaders.
What is Seed Funding and Why Do You Need It?
What is seed funding? Read our guide to learn more about seed funding for startups, types of seed investors, and how to raise a seed round.
What is Pre-Seed Funding?
What is pre-seed funding? Learn more about pre-seed funding for startups, types of investors, and how to get pre-seed capital.
Are VCs Indirectly Impacting Women Working in Tech?
Although the responsibility falls on founders to create a diverse workplace, Caribou co-founder Christine Simone analyzes how VCs could indirectly be playing a role in tech's gender diversity issue.
5 Customer Retention Strategies to Win Back Lost Sales
Let’s take a look at five customer retention strategies you can use to win back lost sales and keep loyal customers for years to come.
Female Founded + Funded: A Conversation with M12 and Webee
The Crunchbase “Female Founder Series” is comprised of stories, Q&As and thought-leadership pieces from glass-ceiling-smashers who overcame the odds and are now leading successful companies, or investing in them. M12...
How One Self-funded Tech CEO is Using Data and Analytics to Drive Passion
Nancy Smith, president and CEO of Analytic Partners, shares more about her passion for turning data into expertise to deliver growth and advice for other entrepreneurs trying to scale their companies.
Pumpspotting Founder On Community, Relationships And The Power Of Rejection
Amy VanHaren is the founder and CEO of pumpspotting, a community-driven breastfeeding support platform.
Alice Nguyen, VP At McCarthy, On Leadership And Inspiring New Careers In Construction
In this Q&A, Alice Nguyen shares why she chose to pursue a career in construction and how she approaches leadership in a male-dominated field.
Darja Gutnick On Overcoming Bias And Building The Future Of Leadership
As a psychologist-gone-rogue, Darja Gutnick quit working toward her Ph.D. to start her first company, and she’s now a third-time founder.
How To Conduct A Security Risk Analysis When Raising Capital For Your Business
A thorough security risk analysis is necessary to prove to your business’ investors that you have the appropriate plans to safeguard your financial assets, funds and proprietary sets of data.
Femtech, Officially Not Niche By $1T
This article is part of the Crunchbase Community Contributor Series. The authors are experts in their field and Crunchbase users. We are honored to feature and promote their contribution on...
MATRIXX Software CEO Glo Gordon On Taking A Company From Startup To Scale
In this Q&A, Gordon shares her journey to becoming CEO, and how she evolved MATRIXX Software from an R&D startup into a scalable, go-to-market business.
