Why International Founders Strike Out With US Investors (And the Frameworks That Change Everything)

Monday, 11 May 2026 / Published in Founder Resources, Startup Strategy
Featured cover for the M Accelerator article 'Why International Founders Strike Out With US Investors (And the Frameworks That Change Everything)' — fundraising in the us as international founder.
Fundraising in the US as an international founder means navigating a complex system where success requires mastering three distinct games simultaneously—metrics, network, and narrative—while US-based competitors only need to focus on one. International founders face 3x longer fundraising cycles despite representing 23% of unicorn founders, primarily because they miss the unspoken rules that govern US

Exploring Accredited Investor Status – What this Means & What Percentage of Americans Meet the Criteria

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 / Published in accredited investors
Wondering what it takes to become an accredited investor? This article breaks down the criteria and explains what it means for your future investing.

Raising through Reg D 506c

Monday, 16 January 2023 / Published in fundraising
Financing your company is an integral part of its success. It is often the most difficult aspect of running a startup. If you don’t have a large potential investor network, financing is especially challenging.

10 Ways to Fund Your Business – How to Prepare your Startup for Funding Opportunities 

Monday, 02 January 2023 / Published in fundraising, Startups
This article will provide an overview of 10 different funding options for businesses. From traditional loans to crowdfunding and government grants, we'll cover all the bases so you can make an informed decision about how to finance your startup.