The Importance of Investor Updates
Startups that provide regular investor updates are 3x more likely to receive follow-on funding. Here are some tips to help your startup.
What is a Startup CFO’s Role in Fundraising?
A startup CFO’s role in fundraising includes targeting the right VCs, preparing for due diligence, and managing runway between rounds.
Taking a Look at Alternative Financing Options for Consumer Startups
Venture funding isn’t the only way to grow a consumer brand. Using alternative funding early can allow you to prove your concept and attract VC investment for later stages.
How to Lower Your Investment Risk in a Startup
To lower your financial risk of investing in a startup, scrutinize these six areas closely during due diligence.
Foodtech Investment is Accelerating, Especially in BioEngineered Foods
Foodtech investment has placed upward pressure on deal size and valuation, with the median late-stage deal size up 86.9% from 2020.
The Top Four Finance Pain Points for Consumer Startups
Consumer startups face unique scaling challenges related to working capital, sales tax, cost of goods sold, and inventory management.
How to Measure Marketplace Success: Stage 1, Marketplace Metrics
Marketplace Metrics help founders manage their business, benchmark progress and build a story for VCs to easily evaluate performance.
Is an Online Marketplace the Best Model for My Startup?
The online marketplace model is surprisingly lean and scalable, making it a popular choice for investors and new consumer startups.
VC Deal Flow Was Dominated by Consumer Startups in 2020
VC deal flow to Consumer startups accounted for well over 40% of all venture deals in 2020 and a whopping 46.6% in Q1 2021.
Startup Lessons Learned from 50 Days Skiing (During the COVID Winter)
I would work with startups all day before sneaking away for an hour or two on the slopes.