Picture this: you’ve poured your heart and soul into your pitch, sending it out to various potential investors. Yet, nothing comes back, there is only silence. You’re not alone in this perplexing situation. Every entrepreneur fundraising faces this challenge, wondering why investors seem to respond so rarely. In this article, we will explore the reasons…
At some point as a founder, you will encounter your first term sheet. They outline a potential roadmap for investment, defining the rules of engagement between founders and investors. In this guide, we break down its components, highlight common clauses, and shed light on potential pitfalls to empower startups in their journey to secure funding…
“Do not trust everybody, only the trustworthy.” The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus uttered these words a long time ago, but they are today as valid as they were back then. When it comes to venture funding trust is essential for any investor to be confident in taking the risk of giving you their capital. Why…
Circulania is a pioneering virtual production network that repurposes industrial by-products and wastes, assembling comprehensive supply chains to create tailored materials meeting specific procurement specifications, initially focusing on the steel, metals, and refractory sectors and now expanding into the chemical and cement industries. To check their data and data room, check Circulania on DueDash. The mission & the…
Nobody likes outdated products. A quick Google search shows you a better alternative and once you switched you wonder why you didn’t do that earlier. This is the inner monologue a customer of yours could have if you don’t care about your product roadmap. Technology and customer requirements change over time. So you need to…
With regular interest in various innovations across industries, one is bound to encounter the fascinating and often perplexing phenomenon of hype cycles. We have seen it recently with blockchain, crypto, and NFTs, and currently, their hype is all about generative AI. A hype cycle, in essence, represents a graphical depiction of the maturity, adoption, and…
The first document most investors will see from you is your pitch deck. Present a good one and it can unlock doors and help you take the next step with an investor. Present a bad one and you will see the consequences immediately. Crafting a compelling pitch deck is an art and science that every…
When it comes to raising funding, due diligence is a critical process that can make or break an investment deal. It is during this process that potential investors scrutinize the startup’s business model, financials, legal compliance and any other relevant data and documents. One tool that is key to this process is the data room.…
Securing funding is critical for startups to fuel growth, expand operations and achieve long-term success. In this article, we explore different startup funding strategies ranging from bootstrapping to venture capital (VC) funding. So whether you are looking to start your own business or scouting for funding for an already existing startup, this article will guide…
For startups seeking funding, a comprehensive understanding of what investors prioritize can be the game-changer between securing resources for growth or fizzling out in the vast startup cosmos. The 5Ts model—Team, Technology, TAM, Timing, and Traction, a proprietary model which DueDash uses, is an insightful framework for founders. Let’s delve deeper into this model and…
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