What is Cash Conversion Score? Another SaaS Metric? Yes. And a Good One!
Quite simply, Cash Conversion Score is the ROI of one dollar invested in a company. CCS looks at how capital spent to date has been converted into ARR.
Sixteen Metrics You Need to Master as You Eye Your Series B
These metrics for a successful Series B are critical data during the 18 months that separate the average startup’s Series A from Series B.
Investing in Seed Stage Startups? Toss the Financial Model!
If you are an investor in Seed stage startups, ignoring a financial model may be the best move you can make as you approach your investment decisions.
13 startup KPIs and fundraising proof points to take you to the next round of venture investment
Master these key fundraising proof points and startup KPIs in order to successfully reach and obtain your next financing round.
Closed your A Round? Use these tips to start your B round now.
We find This presentation by Jed Katz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedkatz), who is the managing director at Javelin Venture Partners (https://javelinvp.com) good at explaining how to do that. Jed posits that your next …
To ICO or Not to ICO: A Question Many Are Asking
Entrepreneurs want to know how they can apply blockchain to their companies and their products. Whether to raise funds through an ICO is one of them.
Pitch Perfect. Crafting a Winning Pitch
A perfect pitch is simpler than you imagine. It’s about storytelling. The story is about you, your team and the pain you’re on a mission to solve.
Is Venture Debt good for you? You may be surprised to find out it could be.
Raising venture debt is always an interesting subject for startups. For some CEOs it is completely off their radar, and for others it is a taboo subject. In between these …
Make it sweet for investors: 3 things to keep in mind to make your consumer startup irresistible to VCs
3 lessons to help you position your startup to attract the investment you need to succeed in the evolving retail landscape.
Real Tips on Early Stage Finance from a Burkland Client
Insightful tips on early stage finance for startup founders. By Peter Reinhardt, CEO and Co-Founder of Segment, and a Burkland CFO Services client.