Most entrepreneurs will need to raise a small round of capital very early in their company’s life cycle to get the company off the ground. The amount is typically anywhere from $100K to $500K and is utilized to build the MVP (minimum viable product) and secure initial […]
When developing your investor pitch materials, it is important to approach the process as a competition for the investor’s attention. Most companies view their competition as the handful of companies that service their particular market segment. When it comes to raising capital, you are actually competing against […]
Many of the benefits of raising a Series A round are obvious—improved team morale, validation from outside investors and, of course, cash. Another benefit may be less obvious—raising a Series A round can open up new sources of capital, including venture debt. “Venture debt” is a type […]