As a startup founder raising venture capital, it’s essential to understand the financial terms that may be included in your investment agreement. One such term is dividends, which can affect your company’s cash flow and the way profits are distributed among shareholders. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what dividends are, why they might be included in the terms …
What is a Qualified Financing Round for Startup Founders
When raising venture capital, startup founders will likely come across the term “qualified financing round.” As a founder, understanding the concept of a qualified financing round is crucial to navigating your fundraising journey. This blog will provide a comprehensive overview of what a qualified financing round is, its implications, and how it impacts your startup’s fundraising process. Definition of a …
Understanding Participating Preference Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders
As a startup founder gearing up for a fundraising round, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the different types of shares that venture capital investors may request in exchange for their investment. One such type of share is the participating preference share. In this blog, we will explore the concept of participating preference shares, their benefits and drawbacks, and their …
Investors are people. Pitch like they are friends
Tl;dr: I’m going to remind you of the importance of being a good, normal person, rather than going into a meeting with a venture capital investor and doing weird things which will blow your chances of getting investment. I keep doing consulting calls with founders and new VCs about how to pitch investors and having to remind them (you should …
How to lose credibility when pitching VCs
VCs and some angel investors get pitched a lot. So much so that it is more their job to say no than yes. After being pitched so many times you get a bit numb and look to efficiently find ways to get to a quick no. As a founder, you would love to hear yes in every meeting, but that’s …