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
Portfolio
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
Finance & Operations
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
Finance & Operations
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
HR & Leadership
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
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
Finance & Operations
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