Explanation
Problem Solving
Tools & Technology
Negotiating and Closing
Process
Investor Communications
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Narrative
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Building Heat
Investor Psychology
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Fundraising
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Understanding VC Signals (Part 1)
The Story Behind Lex's $5.6M Seed Round
Fundraising Strategies They Don’t Want You to Know (Part 2)
Fundraising Strategies They Don’t Want You to Know (Part 1)
How Ian Swanson Started 3 Successful Venture-Backed Companies
Boring but ESSENTIAL: Project Planning Your Fundraise (Part II)
How Nancy Xu Raised $10M for Moonhub
Boring but ESSENTIAL: Project Planning Your Fundraise (Part I)
The Story Behind SGNL Raising $22M in Venture Capital
The Story Behind Purple Metrics Closing a $1.2M Pre-Seed Round
How to Handle Investor Rejection
Lessons from a $16.3M Fundraise
How Much Should I Raise?
Should You Announce Your Fundraise? Pros vs Cons
Betting on Yourself: The Journey to Closing a $7.6M Seed Round
The Power of Deadlines
Lessons From a $45M Series B
The 7 Types of Support You Need while Fundraising
How to Pick: Generalist or Specialist VCs
Inside Midi Health's $25M Series A
Founder's Guide to Advisory Shares
Founder Salaries: How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
How Mindbloom Raised Over $50M in Venture Capital
Smarter Fundraising: Using Roll-Up Vehicles (RUVs) for Your Next Round
Conversion Rates throughout the Fundraising Funnel
The Story Behind Language I/O's $8M Series A
When Are Venture Scouts Dangerous to Work With?
The Skeleton Key for Cold Outreach
An Intro to Your Phantom Advisor
Preparing for Due Diligence
Casual Encounters... Not So Casual in Venture
Spotting Red Flags with Angel Investors
Sneaky Side Letters
The Value of Outside Perspectives
How Much Traction Do You Need?
Don't Run into This Wall When Fundraising
7 Key Advantages of Choosing a SAFE for Startup Founders
Uncapped SAFEs: when to use them, no cap