Founders who closed funding rounds this year share advice for raising capital

In this tough economic environment, venture capital funding can be difficult to find. In the U.S., startups’ total amount raised in Q1 2023 declined for the seventh straight quarter, according to Pitchbook. CleanFiber raises another $6.7M to expand production capacity – As CleanFiber works toward completing its factory expansion and ramping up production, the Buffalo-based startup is raising more funds. The business, which manufactures building insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard, recently raised $5 million in debt financing and $1.7 million in equity. Read more >>