Fundraising

Fundraising is an essential process for startups aiming to scale quickly and sustainably. Whether it’s through seed rounds, venture capital, or crowdfunding, the ability to raise capital effectively is key to a startup’s success. Understanding investor expectations, creating compelling pitches, and knowing how to structure funding rounds are critical skills for any entrepreneur.

The Top Voices covers the fundraising journey from start to finish, offering valuable insights into funding strategies, investor profiles, and the latest trends in startup financing.

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

Startups Fundraising

June 11, 2025

1 min

Leap by P2S.vc Offers Fast-Track Pre-Seed Funding

Leap by P2S.vc enables 10 startups to pitch top investors in fast 7-minute meetings for a chance at pre-seed funding within one week.

June 2, 2025

3 min

Sam Lessin’s New VC Report Says the Playbook Is Dead. Here’s What Comes Next

VC in 2025 is belief-driven, founder-led, and deeply custom — no playbooks, just narrative-based, regatta-style capital trades.

Fundraising Startups

April 18, 2025

6 min

Key Metrics Investors Look For in Early Stage Startups

Key KPIs investors assess: engagement, growth, churn, revenue, burn, and cap table — founders must know their numbers and understand their business.

Fundraising Startups

April 14, 2025

3 min

The Pro-Rata Trap: How VCs Miss Out on Millions from Their Top Winners

Failing to use pro-rata rights can cost investors millions — doubling down on winners is key to top venture returns.

Fundraising Startups

April 10, 2025

1 min

Oleksandr Usyk Invests in Startups Boosting Tech Innovation

Oleksandr Usyk invests in two Ukrainian tech startups through ICLUB, aiming to scale global innovation and support Ukraine’s ecosystem.

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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