Metrics Matter: Five KPIs for Fintech Startups
Fintech is a diverse sector with KPIs that vary between companies, but these five metrics should matter to wide swaths of the industry.
Understanding the VC Cycle
The venture capital industry is cyclical and ultimately self-correcting. Be patient if you can, better conditions are not far off.
Due Diligence Checklist for Startups
Build a file organization structure and be disciplined about saving your files to streamline future due diligence and seize the opportunity.
The Right Runway: Why Breakeven Will Be Among 2024’s Top Startup Metrics
In a world of lower valuations and intense competition for capital, founders and investors are focusing on time to reach breakeven.
Hatching a SaaS Startup? Consider Leading with Services
A professional services model can provide the revenue you need to scale your product while delivering valuable market insights.
Critical Metrics for SaaS Startups Pursuing a Loan
Important SaaS KPIs like ARR and LTV:CAC often won’t get you far with debt-based lenders.
Revenue-Based Financing for Startups
Revenue-based financing can provide the working capital your startup needs between equity rounds without exchanging an ownership stake or giving up control.
What Founders Need to Know About Dilution
Understanding how new capital will dilute existing shareholders before a round happens is a core responsibility of any startup CEO.
Selling Your Startup: External Preparations
In this second installment, we will explore steps management can take outside of the firm to cultivate interest and preparedness.
Selling Your Startup: Internal Preparations
In this first installment of our M&A Considerations series, we discuss major themes for sellers to consider in preparation for any interested third parties.