A Venture Capital Firm Invested in a Startup Based on a Cold Email. Here’s Why.
Andy McLoughlin shares tips to help startups communicate with venture capitalists in the second portion of his interview with Burkland.
Tools for Startups / Startup Toolkits
Fundraising Tools for Startups
Tools from Burkland and our partners to help startups through successful fundraising rounds.
Fundraising Tools for Startups
When Should My Startup Raise Series A Funding?
Your startup should raise Series A funding once you’re beyond the MVP stage, have a proven product-market fit, and are ready to accelerate growth.
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.
Due Diligence Plan Template
For a startup preparing for due diligence, this spreadsheet template includes a work plan, checklist, controls, and more.
Due Diligence Checklist
A spreadsheet template that includes a general due diligence checklist, profit and loss checklists, controls checklists, and HR stages.
Cap Table Builder
A Cap Table builder from the Foundersuite collection.
Non-Dilutive Funding Sources for Startups
Non-dilutive capital can help startups extend runway, reach key milestones, and raise from a stronger position. Here are nine sources founders shouldn’t overlook.
The Economics of Term Sheets
In this video, a16z Managing Partner Scott Kupor demystifies the term sheet, giving a brief tutorial for current and potential founders on how to understand the economic terms commonly used.
5 Pillars of Telling a Good Seed Story
Hustle Fund’s Eric Bahn talks about team, problem, solution, market, and traction.
409A valuation
Everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation methodologies, and the full process.
The Startup Founder’s Guide to Evaluating a Series A Round
From valuation to term sheet to exit strategy alignment, a startup’s Series A round involves careful consideration of several critical factors.
8 Series A Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid
By avoiding these common Series A mistakes, you’ll improve your odds of securing funding and position your startup for long-term success.
Pitch Deck Resources
Pitch Deck Math: Telling Your Startup’s Story with Metrics
Marrying great metrics with great storytelling is the key to a winning pitch deck that seals the deal for your investors.
Develop a Winning Series A Pitch – Advice from a VC
Amanda Robson, a Principal at Cowboy Ventures, talks about the importance of narrative and questions founders should ask themselves when preparing their pitch.
Top VC Shares Guide to Pitch Deck Outline for Startups Fundraising
Dave McClure shares a seminal pitch deck outline on how to raise from venture capital investors.
Perfecting Your Pitch by Garage Technology Ventures
The purpose of your pitch is to sell, not to teach. Your job is to excite, not to educate.
The Startup Fundraising Playbook
DocSend Startup Index provides data-driven insights into what the latest fundraising trends are and how to succeed.
Take Your Fundraising Pitch from Mediocre to Memorable
Storytelling tips from Oren Jacob to appeal to your audience for the first time, and to forge successful long-term relationships.
The Only 10 Slides You Need in Your Pitch
Guy Kawaski evangelizes the 10/20/30 Rule: a pitch should have ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points.
Presenting To Venture Capitalists
15 rules for the perfect pitch by Michael Evans and Jeff Bernel.