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

Fundraising Startups

July 28, 2025

6 min

Why VCs Say No and the Real Reasons Behind Rejections

VCs pass not out of spite but based on patterns, risk, and clarity of vision. Strong storytelling and execution signals are key to winning them over.

Startups Fundraising

July 21, 2025

3 min

Europe Leads in Startups but Struggles to Scale

EU leads in startup creation but lags in scaling due to regulation gaps, limited funding, weak corporate ties, talent issues, and fragmented support.

Startups Fundraising

July 10, 2025

3 min

Symvan Capital Exits Custodiex in Major Digital Asset Custody Deal

Symvan Capital exits Custodiex after its acquisition by Amdax, marking a key milestone in UK tech and digital asset custody growth.

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.

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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