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How to use a financial model in your pitch deck: 3 tips

As an early-stage founder, you know how difficult it can be to raise capital. Sometimes it feels like an impossible task. First, you fight tooth and nail to prove your concept. Next, you spend endless hours trying to find the right investors. And...

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5 critical questions a solid financial model answers for you

Ahh, yes, the exhilaration of being an early-stage startup. And by “exhilaration,” we mean terror. Just total, complete, absolute, abject terror.

4 min read

How financial models save time and money: An analogy

In the epic drama of running an early-stage startup, a financial model is like a trusty sidekick.

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Top 5 Softwares to Raise Capital for a Startup Business

If you’re a typical founder, your average day probably looks something like this: Wake up, shower (hopefully), eat, raise capital, panic, raise capital, eat (hopefully), raise capital. Wake up and do it again tomorrow.

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How a startup budget helps keep your business accountable

As a founder, you’re probably familiar with this common myth: With hard work and dedication, any entrepreneur can turn their business into a success story.

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Concrete steps to help you prepare for (and survive) the economic downturn

Economists are currently debating whether or not we are in a downturn. Most agree that if we are not there yet, it is coming.

4 min read

5 Inspiring series a funding success stories: 2022 edition

2022 has been weird. Thankfully, halfway through the year, the moment remains hot for start-ups seeking Series A funding.

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Raising capital? Here’s how to build the ultimate investor pipeline

Raising capital is often the single most important challenge facing early-stage startup founders. It’s a daunting task, and it’s one that can keep founders awake at night, even when there’s plenty of VC money in the marketplace.

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Community round: Why settle for 1 angel when you can have a choir?

Over the past few years, the business of raising startup capital has changed drastically. Round valuations have skyrocketed, and people have started closing investments without ever meeting in person.