Datapile Publications

Startup & Fundraising Guides

In-depth guides covering everything founders need to know about building, funding, and scaling startups.

What Is a Stealth Startup? The Complete Guide to Building in Stealth Mode

Learn what stealth startups are, why founders choose to operate in stealth mode, famous examples, and how to decide if building in secret is right for your company.

August 15, 202512 min read

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Startup Culture

25 Best Startup Movies & Documentaries Every Founder Should Watch

From The Social Network to Silicon Valley, discover the best movies and documentaries about startups, entrepreneurship, and the tech industry that every founder needs to see.

Jun 202518 min read

Fundraising Strategy

How to Cold Email Investors: Templates, Tips, and What Actually Works

Learn how to write cold emails to investors that get responses. Includes proven templates, subject lines, follow-up strategies, and common mistakes to avoid.

Jul 202514 min read

Founder Playbook

What Is a Cap Table? The Complete Guide for Startup Founders

Understand capitalization tables, how they work, why they matter for fundraising, and how to build and maintain one as your startup grows through funding rounds.

Sep 202511 min read

Fundraising Strategy

Startup Funding Stages Explained: From Pre-Seed to IPO

A complete breakdown of every startup funding stage — pre-seed, seed, Series A through D, and IPO. Learn how much to raise, when, and what investors expect at each stage.

May 202515 min read

Fundraising Strategy

How to Find Investors for Your Startup: 15 Proven Methods

Discover the most effective ways to find and connect with angel investors, VCs, and startup investors. From databases to networking events, here's how founders actually get funded.

Apr 202513 min read

Investor Relations

Venture Capital vs Private Equity: What's the Difference?

Understand the key differences between VC and PE — from investment stages and deal sizes to returns expectations and how each impacts your startup's growth trajectory.

Oct 202510 min read

Startup Fundamentals

What Is Product-Market Fit? How to Find, Measure, and Prove It to Investors

Learn what product-market fit really means, how to measure it with the Sean Ellis test and retention metrics, and how to prove it to investors during fundraising.

Aug 202512 min read

Fundraising Strategy

The 20 Best Startup Accelerators in 2025: Rankings, Acceptance Rates, and How to Apply

A comprehensive ranking of the top startup accelerators worldwide — Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, and more. Compare programs, equity stakes, and alumni success.

Jul 202516 min read

Investor Relations

What Investors Look for in a Startup: The 10 Criteria VCs Use to Evaluate Deals

Understand exactly what venture capitalists and angel investors evaluate when deciding whether to invest. From team to traction to market size — the 10 key investment criteria.

Sep 202514 min read