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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.
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Valuation Makes The Headlines – Liquidation Preferences Allocate The Cash
Why do some startups, despite raising over $100 million and achieving unicorn status, end up with little to show for
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🪤 Avoid the SAFE Note Dilution Trap
SAFEs are fast and inexpensive to use. That’s a feature and a bug. Too many founders overuse SAFEs and
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How To Steer Your Startup Through The VC Shakeout
Are your current venture investors acting strange? Did they seem more nervous and jumpy at your last board meeting? Are
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Are You Growing Fast Enough?
2023 is in the books. Your 2024 budget is sitting in front of you. The start of a new year
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Down Rounds and Recaps Part 4 – Navigating the Startup Recap
Welcome to part four of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
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Down Rounds and Recaps Part 3 – A Deep Dive into Down Rounds
Welcome to part three of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
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Down Rounds and Recaps Part 2 – Managing Your Key Stakeholders
Welcome to part two of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
Down Rounds and Recaps Part 1 — What, Why, When
Welcome to part one of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
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Mass Extinction Event for Startups? Are You Default Investable or Default Alive?
For many startups, the next 12 months will be challenging. Default Investable or Default Alive. Know which path you are
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Don't Trade Valuation For Structure
2023 is going to be another challenging year for many founders. The pullback by investors will continue, leaving the potential
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4 Pitfalls of Raising Venture Capital and How to Avoid Them
There are four common pitfalls entrepreneurs fall into while raising venture capital. Here are a few tips on how to