Sarah Chen
Contributing Writer · Datapile
Sarah Chen contributes original analysis and reporting to Datapile on venture capital, angel investing, and startup fundraising. Their writing draws on Datapile's verified database of 100,000+ investors and original interviews with founders and investors worldwide.
Areas of Expertise
Venture CapitalAngel InvestingStartup Fundraising
Articles by Sarah Chen
- Fundraising Guides · Dec 18, 2025Best Online Platforms to Connect with Angel Investors (2025)Compare top angel investor platforms: AngelList, SeedInvest, Republic, Wefunder, and regional options. Find the best crowdfunding site for your startup.
- Guides · Apr 2, 2026How Do Angel Investors Make Money? Returns, Equity & Profit ExplainedLearn how angel investors make money from startup investments. Understand equity stakes, exit strategies, returns on investment, and how much angel investors earn per year.
- Guides · Apr 2, 2026The Four Fits Framework: Why Product-Market Fit Isn't Enough (2026 Guide)Go beyond product-market fit. Learn Brian Balfour's Four Fits framework — Market-Product Fit, Product-Channel Fit, Channel-Model Fit, and Model-Market Fit — with a complete startup validation checklist.
- Guides · Apr 2, 2026The Ultimate No-BS Startup Guide: From Ideation to Scale (With Dozens of Free Resources)A no-fluff, action-packed guide covering every stage of your startup journey — ideation, validation, launch, growth, fundraising, marketing, hiring, and scaling — with specific tools, checklists, and free resources.