If you are an early stage startup looking to raise capital for your company, this resource is for you. Fundraising can be a daunting process, but with the right mindset, approach, and tools, you can secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level. As an experienced founder turned investor, I…
As an experienced investor, I understand the challenges that early-stage founders face when it comes to calculating their startup’s valuation. Low valuations can impact cap table structures for future fundraising rounds, while high valuations can lead to fewer rounds in the future. To avoid unnecessary friction with investors, it’s crucial for founders to determine a…
The European startup scene has been growing rapidly over the years, with many exciting ventures emerging in various sectors. However, getting the attention of US investors can be a daunting task for seed stage startups in Europe. With the market being fragile, investors are becoming more cautious, and scrutiny is at an all-time high. So…
What the SVB saga means for fundraising (spoiler: nothing good) In case you haven’t heard, Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the US and the number one bank for venture-backed startups, failed last week. In preparing for this essay, I envisioned a much scarier scenario. While the total disaster was averted, those of…
Securing funding for your startup can be a huge achievement. Remember that getting funding is just the first step in scaling up and growing your business. Building and maintaining strong investor relations is a key part of this journey. The function of investor relations, or IR, is to manage relations between a company and its…
Startup accelerator programs can be instrumental in helping small businesses scale their way to greatness. But these ventures are not without their challenges. In this article, we explore the pain points of accelerator programs, and how to face them. What are the main challenges faced by startup accelerator programs? With over 180 programs operational in…
Running an early-stage startup has its fundraising challenges. Equity is something you should think about at the very beginning, when you are ready to start distributing stock to investors, employees, co-founders, and all relevant shareholders. The reason you are distributing equity is to encourage those shareholders to continue growing the company. Having committed co-founders can…
Market access Market access is one of the most challenging battles for start-ups. Many entrepreneurs dream of expanding their business into new markets but having success in one market does not guarantee success in others. Consumers, competition, and market conditions are unique and nuanced to each geography, and founders need to be aware of and…
Cap Table Management Your capitalization table needs to be managed correctly. This is a legal document that serves as your company’s official equity ownership records. And your cap table management, or lack of it, can influence a potential investor’s willingness to fund you. Putting one together may be straightforward in theory, but cap tables are…
The private markets have performed better over the past two decades than the public markets. And LP allocations increasingly go to a large extent to existing GPs with growing fund sizes. As a result of increased dry powder, more funds are competing for deals, leading to higher valuations, and larger deals. Due to this and…
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