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Why Raising Startup Funding Takes 6–8 Months (Not Weeks)
As a startup founder, one of the hardest truths you’ll face is that startups don’t fail — they just run out of money.
This section provides insights on Funding for Startups. Securing funding is one of the biggest challenges for startups. Whether through venture capital, angel investors, or grants, access to capital can determine a startup’s success.
Stay informed with the latest Funding for Startups news from The Top Voices. Explore fundraising strategies, investor insights, and success stories from early-stage startups securing capital.
This section is curated by:
Sofya Zhamoitina
Venture Reporter
Venture Reporter at The Top Voices | Startup ecosystem navigator | Tracking early-stage funding, sharing tech insights, and publicly supporting founders | Business Administration and International Finance student at Bahcesehir University

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As a startup founder, one of the hardest truths you’ll face is that startups don’t fail — they just run out of money.

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Choosing between managed services and custom solutions is crucial for startups to balance flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency.

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When forecasting revenue for your startup, consider it speculative fiction — akin to a Hollywood script “based on a true story.”

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As we enter the final quarter of the year, the stakes in the fundraising world are higher than ever.

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This memo explores the reasons startups fail at different stages based on my own experience as an entrepreneur and long-term angel investor.
This section is curated by:
Sofya Zhamoitina
Venture Reporter
Venture Reporter at The Top Voices | Startup ecosystem navigator | Tracking early-stage funding, sharing tech insights, and publicly supporting founders | Business Administration and International Finance student at Bahcesehir University
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