Most billion-dollar founders used capital-efficient financing, not early VC, to launch. These six rules show how entrepreneurs can fund take off and keep control in 2026.

Shopify reports that fundable startups need a minimum viable product, consumer traction, financial planning, and aligned ...

In 2021, global e-commerce-related startup funding peaked, but in 2025 those numbers have come crashing down to around $7 ...

When launching my first business, it quickly became apparent that decisions about funding and when to raise capital (if you do) are among the most critical decisions a founder can make. A poorly ...

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Verkada Inc., a startup that helps enterprises secure their facilities and spot air quality issues, has raised funding at a ...