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
Funding rounds
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
Understanding Pro Rata Rights Is Essential for Investors Pro rata rights represent the right for investors to participate in subsequent rounds of startup funding beyond their original investment. Pro rata rights are typically used to preserve equity or ownership stakes … 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
Market cap and market value are two terms that often float around in the investment world. While both metrics aim to quantify a company’s worth, they each hold different perspectives, each offering valuable insights. In this post, we’ll explore market … Continue reading
There are many stages of startup growth on the journey from seed to plant. Understanding the various startup growth stages can be beneficial for private market investors to help make informed investment decisions. Each stage presents unique opportunities and challenges, … Continue reading
No matter what funding round an investor decides to invest in, subsequent funding rounds can impact an investment. Each funding round a startup goes through after an investment is made has the potential to reduce the ownership stake, slowly chipping … Continue reading
When a startup is raising funding, a founder can feel like the fundraising process for startups is another full-time job. How can startup founders efficiently manage the funding process from due diligence to actively raising capital and closing the campaign? … Continue reading
