
How co-founders can think about an equity split
Joe Beninato has co-founded four different startups over his career. Each time the inevitable question of how to arrange an equity split came up, the
Joe Beninato has co-founded four different startups over his career. Each time the inevitable question of how to arrange an equity split came up, the
In our second episode of How to Raise a Round, we sit down with Shaan Hathiramani—CEO of the remote sales training academy, Flockjay—to hear
After working with companies on upwards of 20,000 409A valuations, we’ve seen some patterns emerge—particularly around companies in healthcare and life sciences (HCLS). Seeking a
Fundraising can supercharge your company’s growth, but it’s tricky to know when to start the process. That’s because raising money isn’t as simple as pitching
When you’re fundraising for a startup, chances are you’ll have to negotiate a term sheet with investors. Unfortunately, the language in these documents can be
Weighing fundraising options as a startup founder can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to decide between different fundraising instruments like SAFEs and convertible notes.
The title of founder is synonymous with fundraising. Most companies raise funds every 15–18 months, hoping to raise enough capital for 12–14 months. Before beginning
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
Completing a successful round of fundraising might feel like reaching a finish line, but securing capital is actually just the beginning of another race. Figuring
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