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Building a Strong Investor Network

Building a Strong Investor Network

For a startup, securing funding typically involves building and leveraging a strong investor network. In fact, nearly 70% of venture capital deals come from connections in the investor’s network, according to a survey from Harvard Business Review.[1] How can founders … Continue reading

Deciding How Much to Raise

Deciding How Much to Raise

A common challenge that startups may endure is deciding how much capital to raise in a funding round. If it sets the bar too high, it can look greedy. If it sets the bar too low, it might not have … Continue reading

For startups, raising capital is an important milestone that can help achieve goals, grow the business, and hire a team. Two early-stage funding rounds are Seed and Series A rounds. While both occur early, each of these rounds can have … Continue reading

Securing an equity funding round is a milestone achievement for any startup. However, depending on how quickly a startup raises its next round of funding, the period between funding rounds can pose challenges. Being able to sustain operations between funding … Continue reading

Taking an idea and turning it into a functional business can take time, effort, and money. While founders can grind their businesses using time and effort, securing the necessary capital is one important challenge entrepreneurs face. When a startup needs … Continue reading

A startup raising its first funding round can be an exciting milestone. However, it can be challenging to attract investors so early in a company’s history. Without extensive financials, metrics, and sometimes even pre-product, what do private market investors look … Continue reading

When growing a startup, managing finances is important. Not just for day-to-day operations but also for securing funding, building investor confidence, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Especially when raising funding through equity crowdfunding, a startup may come across financial reviews and … Continue reading