Startup Funding & Angel Investing Guides for Founders & Investors
Step-by-step guides, expert walkthroughs, and tactical strategies for startup founders and angel investors in the USA and Canada—covering fundraising, cap tables, valuations, and more.
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Angel Networks: The Complete Guide for Canadian Startups & Investors
Discover how angel networks connect Canadian startups with early-stage investors. This comprehensive guide covers the funding process, investment readiness, due diligence, and portfolio strategy.
Milestone-Based VC Funding Explained: How Startups Secure Capital Through Strategic Milestones
Learn how milestone-based venture capital funding works for startups. Discover how to structure deals, set SMART goals, minimize dilution, and build investor trust through strategic milestone achievement across seed to Series A.
Mastering Discount Rates in SAFEs: A Founder’s Strategic Guide to Valuation & Equity
Master SAFE discount rates for startup funding. Learn how Simple Agreements for Future Equity work, calculate dilution, and negotiate better terms to protect founder ownership.
How to Write Tech Startup Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent (and Avoid Bad Hires)
Learn how to write compelling tech startup job descriptions that attract elite engineers, product managers, and sales talent while filtering out bad hires. Includes strategies for equity transparency, remote work policies, and employer branding.
6 Essential SaaS Retention Tips for Early-Stage Startups to Minimize Churn
Discover 6 proven SaaS customer retention strategies to reduce churn, increase CLV, and boost profitability. Essential tips for early-stage startup founders on tracking key metrics like NRR, ARR, and ARPU.
Pre-PMF ARR: The Investors’ Guide to Growth Metrics Before Product-Market Fit
Discover how to evaluate startups before product-market fit using leading indicators of traction and future ARR potential. A step-by-step guide for angels and seed investors refining their pitch deck evaluation strategy.
Navigating Venture Capital Returns: A Deep Dive into IRR Scenarios and Outcomes
A comprehensive guide to venture capital IRR calculation, scenarios, and performance metrics. Learn how timing, exit valuations, and fund structure impact VC returns.
The Ultimate Guide: Connecting Canadian Tech Startups with Angel Investors
Connect your Canadian tech startup with angel investors. Expert guide on pitch decks, accelerator programs, Series A funding, and building lasting investor partnerships
How to Calculate Pre-Seed Funding Needs: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Founders
Learn how to calculate pre-seed funding needs with a step-by-step framework. This guide helps first-time founders determine runway, identify milestones, project expenses, and build a defensible funding request.
Mastering Investor Q&A: How to Address Investor Concerns During Your Pitch
Learn how to handle investor Q&A sessions with confidence. This guide covers preparation strategies, understanding investor concerns, response techniques, and tactics for addressing tough questions during funding pitches.
Founders Essential Guide: Negotiating Liquidation Preferences for Optimal Outcomes
In this fundraising guide, learn the strategic playbook for negotiating liquidation preferences to achieve optimal startup outcomes.
Pre-Money and Post-Money Valuation Formulas
Learn how pre-money and post-money valuations influence ownership percentages, dilution, and equity retention for founders and investors.