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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!

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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?”

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8 Best Financial Model Software Tools Compared (2024)

A financial model can help you build trust with investors, improve the efficiency of your operations, and unlock valuable insights about your business. However, not all financial model software tools are created equal.

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The Largest Series A Funding Rounds in History: 5 Awesome Stories

Series A funding rounds are essential to the growth and success of a startup. It’s the first major round of funding after a seed investment, and it’s an important predictor of a young company’s direction and potential.

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8 financial model best practices for startup founders

A great financial model is critical for every startup. It allows you to get a glimpse of your future financial data. It allows you to make better decisions, and understand the impact those decisions will have over time.

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Seed Funding vs. Series A: 8 Key Differences To Understand

What are the key differences between seed funding vs Series A? Raising capital is always a complex job, and each stage of financing brings its unique challenges and opportunities.

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Focus on these 5 series A metrics for fundraising success

Raising Series A funding is a critical and challenging stage for any startup. For many new companies, this is the first time in their financing lifecycle when they’re required to share their actual metrics with investors.