Every scalable startup will require external funding. A great team with an amazing idea where there is a clear demand is still doomed without the finances to make it happen.

Men have typically dominated the angel investing world. However this is changing as a result of a growing numbers of women entrepreneurs, investors and mentors.

Investable companies don’t occur by accident. In fact, the opposite may be true; many companies may accidentally become un-investable.

“We filter out half of these qualified interviewees in the first minute.”

Startup capital can come from various types of investors. Here are 4 types you may encounter and some tips on how to deal with each of them.

Crowdfunding is not a new concept, but in 2015, the SEC finalized the rules and regulations to allow companies to offer and sell its securities through the use of crowdfunding. Now, everyday citizens and non-accredited investors can invest in early-stage companies.

Funding not only provides financial backing for the entrepreneur, but also validates the startup’s concept. Here are 8 resources every beginning entrepreneur should explore for concept stage funding.

America’s first major crowdfunding project was the Statue of Liberty.