Startup Funding & Angel Investing Guides for Founders & Investors
Step-by-step guides, expert walkthroughs, and tactical strategies for startup founders and angel investors in the USA and Canada—covering fundraising, cap tables, valuations, and more.
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Pre-PMF ARR: The Investors’ Guide to Growth Metrics Before Product-Market Fit
Discover how to evaluate startups before product-market fit using leading indicators of traction and future ARR potential. A step-by-step guide for angels and seed investors refining their pitch deck evaluation strategy.
Navigating Venture Capital Returns: A Deep Dive into IRR Scenarios and Outcomes
A comprehensive guide to venture capital IRR calculation, scenarios, and performance metrics. Learn how timing, exit valuations, and fund structure impact VC returns.
The Ultimate Guide: Connecting Canadian Tech Startups with Angel Investors
Connect your Canadian tech startup with angel investors. Expert guide on pitch decks, accelerator programs, Series A funding, and building lasting investor partnerships
How to Calculate Pre-Seed Funding Needs: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Founders
Learn how to calculate pre-seed funding needs with a step-by-step framework. This guide helps first-time founders determine runway, identify milestones, project expenses, and build a defensible funding request.
Mastering Investor Q&A: How to Address Investor Concerns During Your Pitch
Learn how to handle investor Q&A sessions with confidence. This guide covers preparation strategies, understanding investor concerns, response techniques, and tactics for addressing tough questions during funding pitches.
Founders Essential Guide: Negotiating Liquidation Preferences for Optimal Outcomes
In this fundraising guide, learn the strategic playbook for negotiating liquidation preferences to achieve optimal startup outcomes.
Pre-Money and Post-Money Valuation Formulas
Learn how pre-money and post-money valuations influence ownership percentages, dilution, and equity retention for founders and investors.
Modelling Liquidation Preferences in Cap Tables
Understanding liquidation preferences is crucial for founders and investors, impacting payouts during exits. Learn how to model them effectively.
Retention Strategies for Early-Stage Tech Startups
Explore effective retention strategies for early-stage tech startups to combat turnover, enhance morale, and foster a thriving workplace culture.
Ultimate Guide to Drag-Along and Tag-Along Rights
Learn how drag-along and tag-along rights protect shareholders during company sales, ensuring fair and equitable exit opportunities.
How to Assess Founders During Due Diligence
Evaluating founders is crucial in early-stage investing. Learn key assessment criteria, processes, and red flags to ensure better investment decisions.
CoC vs. IRR: Key Differences for Startup Investors
Explore the key differences between Cash-on-Cash Return and Internal Rate of Return, two vital metrics for evaluating startup investments.