Accelerator Applications: What Reviewers Look For
Accelerator reviewers often read a huge pile of applications in a short time, and each one gets only a few minutes of attention. The founders who stand out are …
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Fundraising
Pitch decks, term sheets, SAFEs and valuations, explained from both the founder and investor side.
Option Pools Explained: Size, Timing and Dilution
An option pool is the slice of your company set aside to reward the people you have not hired yet. It sounds simple, but the size of the pool and the moment it …
Investor Updates: A Monthly Template That Works
A good investor update takes about an hour to write and pays you back for years. It keeps your backers informed, turns them into helpers instead of worriers, …
Preparing for Investor Due Diligence
The term sheet feels like the finish line, but it is really the start of the closest look anyone has ever taken at your company. Investor due diligence checks …
Board Seats and Investor Control Explained
Raising money is not only about valuation. It is also about who gets a say in the big decisions. Board seats, voting rights and protective provisions decide how …
Convertible Note Terms Explained: Caps, Discounts and Interest
A convertible note looks short and friendly, but four small terms decide how much of your company an early investor ends up owning. This guide explains …
How to Handle Investor Rejection and Keep Going
If you are raising money, you will hear "no" far more often than "yes". That is not a sign you are failing. It is how fundraising works. The founders who …