How Much Equity do You Give Away in a Seed Round?by Sarah HumphreysThere are many different areas of startup funding to understand before diving into a funding round. In this article, we hope to demystify how much equity should be given away in a seed round and instill confidence in startups embarking on their early funding rounds.Continue
The Investor Email Pitchby The Startups TeamA great Email Pitch won't guarantee you a meeting with an investor, but a bad one will definitely prevent one! In this section of our Funding Playbook, we share how to craft the perfect Email Pitch to increase your odds of an investor's response.Continue
What is a Startup Accelerator?by The Startups TeamIn this informative article, we explain what accelerator programs actually do, who they help, the pros and cons of joining one — and some new alternatives to the traditional startup accelerators.Continue
Investor Introductions: How to get themby The Startups TeamBefore contacting a potential investor, we want to find the best way to make a warm introduction. In this section of our Funding Playbook, we cover what you need to know about getting investor introductions, and what to do once you get them.Continue
The 5 Types of Startup Funding by The Startups TeamWhen you're looking to secure startup funding, there are a lot of options to consider. Let's break down the 5 most common. Continue
How Long Will It Take To Have a Successful Startup?by Wil SchroterLaunching a startup can happen really quickly. Making it a real business — Now, that takes a lot of time. But how much time does it take to make a startup successful?Continue
How to Find Investorsby The Startups TeamWe’ve spent this phase of the Funding playbook shedding light on key challenges of finding investors to show you how to break this process up into super digestible steps and begin knocking out your own investor selection starting today.Continue
Best Banks For Business Loansby The Startups TeamHere are the best banks for small business loans, as well as the types of loans available and the steps you need to take to apply. Continue
Business Loans for Women: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for women including government and private sector financing options to help female entrepreneurs get their company off the ground.Continue
Understanding Startup Investorsby The Startups TeamWhatever stage your business is in when you launch your fundraising efforts, you can find the investor support that you’re looking for. Now that you’ve determined the fundraise structure that matches your needs and goals, it’s all about finding the investors that make sense.Continue