Term Sheet Guide: Important Terms, Clauses, and Closing Deals
The term sheet is a vital document that entrepreneurs face on rare occasions but venture capitalists see regularly. Learn the terms and clauses to be prepared.
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11 Business Pitch Tips from Fundraising Experts
A business pitch will need to be a unique recipe but you should leverage these fundamental ingredients used by the masters within your fundraising pitch & deck.
Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuations: How to Calculate Each
There is a surprisingly large number of business finance terms that are prepended with the “pre-” flag: “pre-seed”, “pre-IPO”, “pre-revenue” and, you guessed it, “pre-money valuation.”
Debt vs Equity Financing: Which is Right For Your Business?
Founders and operators face many difficult and important decisions in their line of work; and where to source financing for operations and growth is one of the most important.
What are Alternative Investments and Why Consider Them?
There’s an old saying that “no one ever got fired for buying IBM.” Equivalent job security in the financial advisory industry has been built on the consistent recommendation for a portfolio allocated between stocks and bonds.
Startup Funding Rounds: Series A, B, C and Beyond
Venture-backed startups make headlines, but they’re far from the norm. For the average startup, funding rounds are generally limited in frequency and conservative in the amount raised.
What Is Crowdfunding and How Does It Benefit Business?
Crowdfunding is the process of raising incremental amounts of money from a large number of sources. There are multiple types of crowdfunding, including debt, equity, and more.
Equity crowdfunding allows corporations to fundraise from accredited and non-accredited investors for equity in the company at an amount and valuation of their choice.
Those who know how to crowdfund successfully know it’s about preparation, planning, execution, communication, and transparency. Use our checklist to successfully crowdfund.