This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Investment research lets founders level the VC playing field
• Funding references must work both ways
• 'Stealth mode' and why NDAs don't work

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Follow-on rounds less certain as VCs increase diligence
• Moats that deliver long-term advantage for the startup
• How to trigger the emotional buying decision

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• CVC investments providing more options for founders
• M&A market booming driven by new trends
• Family Offices are a burgeoning source of investment capital

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Successful disruptors know how to unleash 'trapped value'
• Europe vs US: Series A funding gap widens
• Societal issues are increasing employee activism

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Why pitching to VCs is the numbers game
• European VC exit activity soars
• Valuations under pressure as public markets tumble

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Crossing the Chasm - from Seed to Series A
• Storytelling is the essence of fundraising
• Build a reputation as a rapid course corrector