Family Offices as Startup Investors
Family offices manage the wealth of a single family or a small group of families, and more of them now back startups directly. They can be patient, flexible …
Category
Fundraising
Pitch decks, term sheets, SAFEs and valuations, explained from both the founder and investor side.
Warm Introductions: How to Ask for Investor Intros
Most founders know that a warm introduction gets a better reply than a cold email, but few know how to ask for one without feeling awkward. This guide shows you …
Liquidation Preferences Explained With Examples
Liquidation preferences decide who gets paid first, and how much, when your company is sold or wound down. They rarely matter on the day you sign a term sheet, …
Fundraising Email Templates for Founders
A fundraise runs on email. From the first cold note to the message announcing your close, every email either builds momentum or quietly slows it down. Here are …
Start Up Loans and SBA Microloans Explained
Not every small business needs investors. Sometimes a modest loan is enough to buy equipment, stock a shop or get through the first few months. In the UK, the …
Anti-Dilution Clauses Explained
Anti-dilution clauses protect investors if your company later sells shares at a lower price than they paid. They sit quietly in your documents until a down …
Secondary Sales: When Founders Can Sell Shares
Most founders spend years with nearly all their net worth tied up in shares they cannot easily sell. A secondary sale is one of the few ways to turn some of …