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The Collapsing Seat Economy Is Driving the SaaS-pocalypse
The SaaS-pocalypse is here. It isn't just a headline. It is a math problem presenting a real risk to startups.
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Headcount Is Not a Vanity Metric
Headcount is no longer a vanity metric. It is an efficiency test. Investors have priced "AI leverage" into their expectations.
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Bridge Rounds Rarely Save Startups
Founders often view a bridge round as a safety net. But the data shows that if you need a bridge, you are already fighting against statistical gravity.
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Where Did All the Venture Capital Go?
The fundraising crunch starts at the exit. Slow M&A and IPOs mean no distributions to LPs. No LP distributions means no "dry powder" for VCs to invest. This chain reaction is one reason why raising capital is so difficult right now.
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What's Your Ownership Stake Really Worth?
Founders obsess over ownership percentage. Wrong metric. Your 20% stake could be worthless if the preference stack is too high.
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Navigating the 2025 Startup Valuation Reset
1 in 5 venture rounds since 2023 has been a down round. A down round isn't failure. It's a strategic reset, reflecting a market that has fundamentally changed and now demands stronger fundamentals.
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The Series A Squeeze: This is What a Tighter Fundraise Environment Looks Like
In 2020, 39% of SaaS startups raised a Series A within 2 years of their seed round. That number has now fallen to just 13%. This is what the Series A squeeze looks like.
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Q1 VC Fundraising Tracks to Decade Low
VC fundraising hit a decade low pace in Q1 2025 ($10.0B via 87 funds). For founders, this signals one of the toughest fundraising climates in years. Your metrics should be undeniable. Prepare for a marathon, not a sprint.
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When 71.1% of VC Dollars Go to One Sector, You Pay Attention
71.1% of all VC deal value last quarter went to AI. If you're building here, focus on PMF, not hype. If you're not in AI, fundraising keeps getting harder—your story needs to be sharper than ever.
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The Holiday Fundraising Trap – What Founders Should Do Now
Thinking about launching your fundraise now? November & December are the worst months to start, with just 6.4% of deals closing in January. Here's what you should do.
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Time Is Killing Venture Returns
As an investment vehicle for LPs, venture capital is broken. As a founder, you need to understand this dynamic. Choose your investors wisely.
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Why Longer Fundraising Cycles Are Good for Startups
It's taking longer to raise a round of venture funding. This is a healthy change. Let me explain why.