Startup Downturn Playbook: Finance Best Practices in Uncertain Times
Keep your ear to the ground, extend your runway, adjust your fundraising expectations, and build scenario plans
Insights from a VC on Today’s Startup Fundraising Market
Alejandro Lozano, Founding Principal at Newtype Ventures, shares his perspectives on navigating recent changes in the startup funding market.
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.
Identifying the Ideal Investor for Your Startup
Creating an ideal investor profile can help narrow your search, save time, and get you funding to move your startup toward a successful exit.
A Deep Tech VC on Market Timing, Female Leadership & Diversity
Jeff Burkland chats with Lu Zhang about her experience as a founder, how her fund chooses companies, and her quest to bring more diversity to startups.
Four Things Startup Founders Should Do Now to Prepare for a Downturn
Startups that stay focused, stay alert, and make smart changes to navigate the coming months can survive and emerge on top when things rebound.
3 Tools to Extend Your Startup’s Cash Runway
Concerned about how current world events might impact your startup? Here are three tools to help you extend your cash runway.
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.
Critical Series A Finance Metrics for SaaS Startups
SaaS startups need strong metrics for Series A funding that demonstrate traction, growth, profitability, and efficiency.
How Much Money Should My Startup Raise at Series A?
Raise enough money to cover 18-24 months of runway based on your growth plans after the round while preserving as much equity as possible.