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Founder Education
August 2023
The ultimate guide to pitch decks for founders
Prepare for your next fundraise with this guide to pitch decks. Learn the outline of a great pitch deck for investors &...
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Startup Fundraising
July 2023
Startup funding: How to start fundraising
Learn everything you need to know about startup funding, from types of investors and funding rounds to alternative...
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Founder Education
June 2023
Priced rounds
A priced round is when an investment is exchanged for equity in a company based on its valuation. Learn more about...
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Founder Education
June 2023
Series A funding
The Series A funding round is typically the first “priced” round your company raises. Here’s what you need to know...
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Founder Education
May 2023
Convertible securities
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about two common types of convertible securities, specifically...
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Founder Education
April 2023
Market size: TAM, SAM, & SOM
Calculating market size before you pitch investors if crucial. Learn how to determine the market size for your company,...
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Founder Education
April 2023
Term sheets
A term sheet is used by startup investors to outline the key points of their offer. Learn how to read an investor term...
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Vauban
March 2023
Syndicates
A syndicate is a group investors who invest in startups or companies on a deal-by-deal basis. Learn how angel-run...
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Founder Education
March 2023
Angel investors
Former startup founder Marcel Van Oost breaks down tips and best practices for becoming an angel investor.
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Capdesk
February 2023
Down rounds
With a recession looming, CFOs everywhere are nervously eyeing their software budgets and searching for ways to cut...
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Founder Education
December 2022
Bridge rounds
A bridge round is extra money a company raises between priced rounds from its existing investors. Learn how bridge...
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Founder Education
July 2022
Pre-money vs. post-money SAFEs
Learn the difference between pre-money and post-money SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) and how each can...
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