Due diligence can be a key stage of the fundraising process. Investors may scrutinize every aspect of your business before deciding to back you with their capital. While demanding, due diligence can serve an important purpose – helping investors to … Continue reading
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For most founders, raising external funding can be a necessary step in turning their startup vision into a sustainable, scalable business. However, one of the most challenging decisions they face is determining how much equity to give up in exchange … Continue reading
The decision of whether or not to raise external funding may be one of the first strategic choices an entrepreneur has to make. While raising venture capital or taking out a business loan can provide a significant capital injection to … Continue reading
Before Growing Your Startup, Knowing How to Read a Term Sheet Is Essential As an entrepreneur seeking funding for your startup, you’ve likely seen a term sheet. If you have, then you’ll know that they hold a lot of information, … Continue reading
For entrepreneurs, the ability to pitch your business idea effectively can make an impact on investors. Whether you’re in a one-on-one investor meeting, networking at events, or reaching out through cold calls and emails, nailing your pitch is important for … Continue reading
What Is Equity Dilution, and How Does it Work Within Startups? We’re Breaking It Down In the midst of growing a company and all that entails, issues like equity dilution may seem too far off to worry about for many … Continue reading
Strategic partnerships can provide startups with access to new markets, resources, expertise, and opportunities for growth that may otherwise be challenging to attain independently. In this blog post, we will explore how startups can identify partners and discern which partnerships … Continue reading
A strong mentor connection can serve as a compass, guiding entrepreneurs through the uncertain journey of building and scaling a startup. Having someone who has already been through that journey to answer questions, provide guidance, and cheer you on can … Continue reading
Equity crowdfunding differs from other types of crowdfunding in that investors receive securities in exchange for capital. Continue reading
There can come a time where a startup seeks to join an incubator or an accelerator to learn, scale, and gain new connections. These programs can act as catalysts, providing startups with the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities necessary to … Continue reading
