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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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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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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.

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Crush your Series A pitch deck with these 10 sure fire slides

If you’re a founder with a new business concept, there’s a good chance you’re already working on a shiny pitch deck for your Series A funding.

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What Is Venture Debt? (And Is It a Good Option for Startups?)

Venture debt provides financing to venture-backed startups that typically do not have significant cash flow or assets. As such, venture debt usually applies to early-stage startups that need supplemental financing to grow or sustain operations.

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Understanding Convertible Notes: A Quick Guide for Founders and Investors

A convertible note is a form of short-term debt that later converts into equity at the time of a future financing round. It's one common way early-stage startups can raise growth capital.

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How to raise capital in the midwest: 3 helpful tips for startups

When most people think of a startup raising capital, they envision a small office in Silicon Valley, New York City, and other major coastal cities.

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Fundraising for startups: The art of friend-raising

Fundraising for your startup can prove to be a full-time job. Particularly in the early days of building investor relationships, founders may spend more time growing their network and perfecting pitch decks than running the business.