Many entrepreneurs will pitch their business at some point, whether a short elevator pitch or a longer pitch presentation. Pitches can be a useful way to concisely communicate your business’ plan of action. Effective pitches captivate the audience and clearly … Continue reading
For Startups
Equity crowdfunding, also known as regulation crowdfunding, helped pave the way for private companies to raise capital from their “crowd”, or the community around them. While many private market investments have limits on who can invest, typically limited to wealthy … Continue reading
Founders should be able to effectively pivot their operations when challenges arise. Many businesses have changed their concepts, adjusted expectations, and adapted to the changing circumstances they came across. In this blog, we will break down strategies and techniques that … Continue reading
Periods of economic decline can cause uncertainty. Some situations that may occur during an economic downturn include Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) declining, markets falling, and reallocated investor capital. The uncertainty recessions bring can incline founders to wait to launch a … Continue reading
In the world of early-stage startups, it is highly unlikely that earlier stage companies have adequate historical data in order to help determine future revenue levels. Seasonal purchasing decisions, trends, and the nature of early-stage startups can make it difficult … Continue reading
Determining how much money to raise for a startup can be challenging – especially if the startup is seeking pre-seed or seed funding. Even once the company has calculated the operational costs to reach the next stage of growth, there … Continue reading
Acquiring customers is one of the most important steps in running a business. Without customers, it could be impossible to generate revenue. So how does a startup find customers to help the business grow? In this blog, learn strategies to … Continue reading
When a company needs additional financing in between more formal funding rounds, they may choose to employ a bridge round to keep operations running smoothly. In this blog, we will cover what bridge rounds are, how they are structured, and … Continue reading
When choosing to invest in a startup, you may see highlights on the campaign page like “backed by TechStars” or “graduated from Y Combinator Spring cohort”. But what are these companies and cohorts, and why are they significant? In this … Continue reading
When startups decide to raise capital, they are often faced with the decision of offering debt or equity to their investors. In this blog, we will cover the basics of what debt and equity financing are, the potential risks and … Continue reading
