Over the past decade we have observed strains of seeds and series. The financial landscape that has changed the rules of the game for founders is now higher. To give founders every chance to succeed, we are issuing a Series A checklist. Although it focuses on the first Series A..
Read More..What is a Hybrid Fund? Hybrid funds invest in both debt and equity instruments to achieve diversification and avoid the concentration risk. A perfect blend of the two offers higher returns than a regular debt fund while not being as risky as equity funds. The choice of a hybrid fund..
Read More..It’s never been easier to hire freelancers to grow your business. The number of independent workers is rising. And, new online platforms make it easy to find experienced freelance help. Plus, rather than take on the overhead associated with additional full-time employees, using freelancers allows you to get the skills..
Read More..When you’re fundraising, it can be easy to get swept up in the moment—you’re excited about money coming in, and you don’t immediately have to give up anything concrete in return. But your fundraising decisions come with long-term implications that are critical to think through. One of the most important..
Read More..SAFE financings (it’s an acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) were pioneered by the startup accelerator Y Combinator as a replacement for convertible notes. The idea was to create a simpler, more flexible alternative to convertible notes. Like a convertible note, a SAFE allows an investor to manage upside..
Read More..Raising capital from investors is often a frustrating experience. While part of that frustration will always be present when working on high-risk projects, a lot of the aggravation comes from the lack of clear signposts that allow founders to judge their company’s performance. The reality is, most founders only ever..
Read More..For their development and creativity, American tech businesses have received honours from all over the world. Silicon Valley has grown into a major startup hub where entrepreneurs can show off their ideas, acquire personnel, and raise money through venture capital. Entrepreneurs and investors in Europe who have long admired the..
Read More..So you’ve got an idea for a business and you get to work to realize it. You find a co-founder/s you trust to work with you and divide responsibilities. You figure out your market, product/service specification, and start building your company. You work hard to get everything in order and..
Read More..Fundraising will make or break your organization, especially in its early days. Before a business gets up and running, it is important to come up with a plan to strategize the steps ahead, if you need external investment. There are many different ways to approach fundraising tactics and strategies will..
Read More..A fundraising approach describes how your organisation or business will adopt tactics to raise money in the short and long term. Your fundraising strategy includes your business concept, forward planning, dependable and preferred investment channels, and a lot of patience. This is a critical step in the formulation of your..
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