Useful Resources
Hey! Do you need some extra help? We’ve got you! We’ve created and gathered a collection of free resources that will be helpful for you along your entrepreneurship and fundraising journey.
Anything missing that should be on these lists? Let us know at Team [at] TheCapitalNetwork.org
Angel & VC Database
Our database will help you find the right VCs and Angel Groups for your startup.
Funding Options Database
You might be interested in learning about funding options for your startup - options are listed least to most expensive. It’s hard to know exactly what the best funding options for your stage and industry are. We’re here to make it a little easier for you!
US Based Accelerators Database
You might be interested in getting your startup into an accelerator – and rest assured the US has no shortage of options – but it’s hard to know exactly what the best options for your stage and industry are. We’re here to make it a little easier for you!
Educational Videos
Educational videos and past event recordings from the archive. Some of our favorite recordings are below.
Glossary of Start-up Terms
It’s easy for first time founders to get bogged down in all the terminology associated with fundraising. Here’s a primer of words and phrases you’ll need to know.
Startup Templates
Ready-to-use templates for a founder’s most important documents, from elevator pitches to term sheets to investor updates, so you can focus on scaling your business.
Startup Podcasts
Searching for advice? We’ve curated a list of our favorite podcasts on fundraising and entrepreneurship.
OWN YOUR RAISE
OWN YOUR STORY
OWN YOUR NUMBERS
Thought Pieces from
The Capital Network
Our network is a think tank of brilliant entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and sponsors. Here’s a selection of articles to get you started.
Building Inclusive Portfolios for Angel & VC Investments
Based on our Investment and Inclusion called Investors and the ‘Pipeline Problem’ this piece looks at solutions when diversifying investment portfolios.
By the VC Inclusion Lab
Building #NewMajority Founder Pipelines
What if we took a hard look at what is broken in the current early-stage funding system, and rebuilt it to make it better, giving more people more access to capital?
By Lisa Frusztajer
Senofer Mendoza: Why We Need More Women Founders
& Here Is What We Are Doing To Make That Happen. Hear from our Board Chair Senofer Mendoza, Founder of Mendoza Ventures
By Kristin Marquet