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Zach Cutler

How do some companies raise millions of dollars in venture capital, whereas others can't raise a single round?

I asked the CEOs of four successful companies how they raised $50 million or more in venture capital and the challenges they faced to reaching their fundraising goals. Here are their top pieces of advice:

Start with the idea An innovative idea is more valuable than the money needed to bring that idea to life. Raising capital begins with building a quality company and offering a novel product and service.