Getting Into Y Combinator and Succeeding
Startup founders: don’t miss this guide filled with tips and tricks from alums on how to get accepted into Y Combinator, plus how to keep momentum after it ends.
Why Most Pitch Decks Fail — and How to Make Yours Stand Out
Struggling with your pitch deck? Learn what investors really want to see, avoid common mistakes, and craft a winning pitch deck that will secure funding.
19 Top Startup Incubators for 2025—and How To Apply
Incubators help companies nurture ideas or scale. Find out the leading startup incubators for 2025, plus tips for sending strong applications
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Pre-Seed vs. Seed Funding: The Complete GuideEarly-stage startups need pre-seed or seed funding to grow. When is the right time for each? This guide explains.
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The Role of AI and Tech Stacks in Early Stage FundraisingFind out how AI and tech stacks are transforming fundraising, and you can become more efficient and effective in your hunt for funding
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Diary of a Silicon Valley VCStartup Grind’s Global Partnerships Manager James Gee shares insights from his transition from the UK to Silicon Valley as a VC.
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Why Companies Invest in Venture Capital ArmsCompanies with venture capital arms provide startups with capital and strategic support. Learn why so many companies are taking this route and investing.
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Understanding Venture Capital Due DiligenceWhen raising funds for a startup, you need to understand how venture capital firms do due diligence. Learn what steps VC firms take when considering investments.
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Fundraising GTM Best Practices | A Peek Inside the Benchmark GuideA peek inside the HubSpot for Startups and LinkedIn for Startups benchmarks and metrics for B2B startups report.
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How to Get Pre-seed Funding for Idea-Stage StartupsThere are several ways you can raise money for your startup, even if you’re only in the idea stage.
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8 Essentials for an Effective Startup Sales PitchPreparing for a meeting with a potential investor or client? Learn how to craft a compelling startup sales pitch by incorporating these eight elements.
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Essential KPIs and Best Practices for Faster VC FundraisingDiscover key financial metrics & forecasting practices for pre-seed and seed startups. Learn how to create models that impress VCs and accelerate funding.
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8 Steps to Successful Fundraising for StartupsFrom setting milestones to finding investors, get practical tips for successful fundraising for your startup in this 8-stop guide.
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Improve Your Startup Pitch with StorytellingStorytelling is vital to a successful startup pitch. Learn how to tell a compelling story in your startup pitch that captivates investors and sets you apart.
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5 Things I Learned From Pitching to 200 InvestorsDiscover 5 lessons from pitching 200 investors from Lyn Graft, an entrepreneur who has raised $10M+. Learn how to craft a story, solve problems, and more.
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12 Startup Pitch Deck Examples [+ Template]Startup pitch decks are 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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HubSpot for Startups Financial Projections TemplateFinancial forecasts rely on your balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow, and our startup financial projections template makes forecasting easier.
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HubSpot for Startups Financial Statement TemplateA look at what makes up financial statements and templates to download to create your own.
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Free Fundraising Tool: Supercharge Your Investor OutreachPrepare for your next fundraising round, find the right investors, and create a repeatable fundraising process with our free fundraising tool for startups.
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Pitch Deck Demolition by HubSpot for Startups, Optio & DropBox DocSendThe show where we demolish your pitch deck and then help you build it back better than ever. By HubSpot for Startups, Optio, and DropBox DocSend.
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Pitch Deck Teardown RecapsInvestment and pitch deck professionals do a live teardown of startup founders' pitch decks, covering slides for Business Model, Traction, Market Size, and Competition.
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How doola's Pitch Deck Earned Them a $1M InvestmentArjun Mahadevan, CEO & co-founder of doola, shares how their pitch deck helped them get a $1M investment from HubSpot Ventures.
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Fundraising WorkshopsA collection of presentations, panels, and fireside chats with startup founders, VCs, and other investor and fundraising professionals from around the world.
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HubSpot for Startups Fundraising Workshops
A collection of presentations, panels, and fireside chats with startup founders, VCs, and other investor and fundraising professionals from around the world.
AI-Generated Pitch Decks
HubSpot for Startups customers, build your business from the ground up using one bot - PitchBob.
The Art & Science of Tech Startup Fundraising
Tips and stories from startup founders on how to raise capital and what makes a startup attractive to investors.
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.
An Insider’s Look at the VC Investment Funding Process for Startups
What’s the difference behind startups that secure VC funding and have a successful exit? Let’s dive into the VC investment process.
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.
A Guide to Venture Capital for Startups
New companies need funding sources to get their products and services on the market. Find out more about venture capital for startups with this guide.
Crowdsourcing vs Crowdfunding for Startups
Founders can turn to their audiences to give the business a boost. Learn the main differences and benefits of crowdsourcing and crowdfunding for startups.
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.
The Killer Slide Every Pitch Deck Needs
In this article we explore the “How We Get Big” slide, a crucial part of any pitch deck.
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.
6 Tips On Writing a Killer Outreach Email to Investors
How to create an effective outreach email to investors that avoids their pet peeves, grabs their attention, shows credibility, and increases the chance for a response.
What Is a Business Accelerator? Everything You Need To Know - HubSpot for Startups
Business accelerators help startups scale quickly or enter a new market. Learn more about accelerators at HubSpot for Startups.
What Is an Incubator? A Complete Guide - HubSpot for Startups
What is an incubator? Startup incubators are programs and hubs built to help startups with everything from workspaces to funding.