Forecastr blog

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Startup founders: How to talk valuation with VCs – part 2

Last week, we began a discussion on how to talk valuation with VCs. Even experienced founders fail to forge deals with VCs because they simply don’t know how to negotiate valuation.

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Startup founders – How to talk valuation with VCs

Most venture capitalists bear witness to thousands of investment deals and have an advanced intuition on market valuation. Founders, especially first-time entrepreneurs, often possess limited knowledge of the nuances of the market and fail to...

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Tips to Finding and Vetting Co-Founders

Perhaps the most pivotal building block for every startup exists on the foundation of its team. If you have a great idea or you are in the early stages of building a startup, a co-founder may provide a game-changing dynamic toward making that idea...

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Three ways to validate that Your startup will make money

Do you have a solution for an important customer pain point? You may have a great business idea. However, if you are a first-time entrepreneur, you may not know the next steps to turn that idea into a business.

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Fundraising 101: Equity versus Convertible Notes

Raising capital for a startup can prove extremely difficult, even under ideal circumstances. In the early stages of the process, the main question founders need to ask is “What type of equity do I want to raise?”

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Are Accelerators Worth It?

Forecastr went through the Techstars program in early 2020 and it was a game-changer for our business. As one of the most competitive accelerator programs in the world, the program not only strengthened our network but also provided instant...

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3 Reasons You May Not Want to Fundraise

Perhaps you are a founder with a great idea or minimum viable product. Perhaps you are an entrepreneur with a small business that you want to scale. You’re probably thinking about raising capital. Many capital-backed startups grow to...

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How Can Startups Make the Most of Holiday Season?

The holiday season is the time when everyone is cherishing their free time with their loved ones, taking time off from the daily 9 to 5 grind. However, if you are an entrepreneur and are dealing with a startup, you can use this free time to improve...

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How to build the ultimate revenue formula

As founders, almost every action we execute supports maximizing revenue, whether directly through sales or indirectly through our mission and values.