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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.

6 min read

Why you should update your financial model (and how to do it)

Your research is complete, and you have built a financial model that tells a great story about your startup. You’ve shared the model with investors, and it’s helping with your fundraising.

7 min read

How To Build a Financial Model in Excel: Pro Tips from Expert CFOs

A solid financial model is a necessity for any founder who wants to raise funds or optimize their business operations. A well-crafted model helps you make better decisions, impress investors, and see a glimpse of your financial future.

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Series A Funding Guide for Founders: How To Lock In the Big Round

No moment is more critical in the growth of an early-stage startup than when the founders roll up their sleeves and begin the process of raising their Series A funding.

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Pre-Revenue Valuation for Startups: 3 Valuable Techniques

Startup valuation is a tricky business. With typical business valuations, you’re looking at an established company’s financial reports. It’s much easier to calculate a business valuation when you have this existing data.

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Financial Model Color Coding Guide: How To Stand Out From the Pack

That moment when a top-tier investor opens up your prospectus and takes a peek at what your financial model looks like. It’s one of the most sought after and the most dreaded moments in the world of entrepreneurship.

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6 important things to do after raising your Series A round

If you just closed your Series A funding, congratulations are most definitely in order! Raising the funds to get your startup to this stage was no small feat. In many respects, you’ve already beaten the odds just by making it this far!

6 min read

10 reasons why you need a great financial model (today!)

Being the founder of a startup can be both exciting and scary, particularly when raising capital from investors and managing your company’s finances. If this sounds familiar to you, a financial model is one tool you need to have in your corner.

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What is Series A funding? A simple, plain-english explanation

If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you asked the question, “What is a Series A?”