How to Follow Up With Investors Without Being Pushy
Silence after a pitch is the most nerve-racking part of fundraising. Follow up too soon and you feel needy; wait too long and the investor forgets you. This …
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Pitch decks, term sheets, SAFEs and valuations, explained from both the founder and investor side.
Down Rounds: What Founders Need to Know
A down round happens when your startup raises money at a lower valuation than its previous round. It can feel like a public verdict on your company, but it is …
How to Run a Fundraising Process in 8 Weeks
A fundraise that drags on for months drains your energy, distracts your team and sends a weak signal to investors. A tight, well-planned fundraising process …
Lead Investor vs Follow-On Investor: What Each Does
In almost every priced startup round, one investor leads and others follow. Knowing the difference between a lead investor and a follow-on investor changes how …
Corporate Venture Capital: Pros and Cons for Startups
When a large company's investment arm offers to back your startup, it can feel like winning the lottery: money, a famous name and maybe a path to millions of …
Bridge Rounds Explained: Extending Your Runway
A bridge round is a short-term raise that carries your startup from where it is today to a stronger moment for its next full round. Used well, it buys time to …
Timing Your Raise: Fundraising in Q1
Investors go quiet in late December, then inboxes wake up in January. If you plan to raise money in 2027, the weeks around the holidays are not wasted time. …