Finance & Operations
The Biggest Question When Raising Money: ‘Who?’
Editor's Note: The following article is based on a recent episode of OpenView's BUILD podcast. You can listen to the full episode here....
by Ricky Pelletier
At OpenView
SmashFly Raises $22 Million in Series B Funding
OpenView first invested in SmashFly, a recruitment marketing platform, in June 2014. The investment marked our very first in the HCM...
by Ricky Pelletier
Finance & Operations
Growth is not Always the Answer: How OpenView Evaluates Prospect Companies
At OpenView, we focus on high-growth businesses. Really high-growth businesses. Quite honestly, we’re growth snobs. That said, not all fast-growing...
by Ricky Pelletier
Finance & Operations
5 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Term Sheet
Startups looking for venture capital often struggle to navigate all the different options out there. How do you find the...
by Ricky Pelletier
VC Insights
How to Avoid Costly Early Funding Mistakes

That early funding for a startup is absolutely crucial for a company’s success now and in the future. Here are 5 costly mistakes you can’t afford to make.

by Ricky Pelletier
VC Insights
Ask a VC: Your Questions Answered

I said, “Ask us anything.” And you did. In this VC questions answered post I’m providing five responses to help give a clearer picture how VCs work.

by Ricky Pelletier
VC Insights
Do Your Homework: 5 Ways to Prep for a Meeting with a VC

It never hurts to do your homework before a call with a VC. Here are five quick tips to help you get the most out of a VC meeting.

by Ricky Pelletier
Portfolio Updates
SmashFly: Modernizing Recruitment

We’re very happy to have recently invested in recruitment marketing platform SmashFly, which is changing the way companies recruit.

by Ricky Pelletier
VC Insights
Everything You Wanted to Know About a VC But Were Afraid to Ask

Let’s pull back the curtain to look at how a VC works. Here are answers to four common questions I get about how firms are structured, and how they make decisions.

by Ricky Pelletier