Series A, B, C, D, and E Funding: How It Worksby Ryan RutanLearn about the different stages of series seed funding from series A funding, to Series B funding, and eventually series E funding including: the process, structure, requirements, average payout amounts, and more.Continue
Series A Funding Roundsby Ryan RutanLet's explore what series A funding is, how it differs from other types of funding, and what startups can do to increase their chances of securing this crucial form of financing.Continue
What Is Startup Funding?by The Startups TeamWhat is startup funding? Well, it's the money needed to launch a new business — and it can come from a variety of sources, but mostly from these 10 sources.Continue
Startup CEO Salary: How Much Should A Company CEO Make?by Emma McGowanWhat's too much, too little, and just right? Well, you're in luck because we’ve created what we're dubbing the Goldilocks method to help you figure out the best startup CEO salary for your company.Continue
Startup Forecasting: Pro Forma Template for Startupsby Wil SchroterEarly-stage startups are still building their financial models with assumptions, forecasting everything from sales revenue to marketing costs to a basic cash flow projection. We're going to explain exactly how to build financial projections for your startup even if you have no idea where to start!Continue
Accounting for Startupsby Wil SchroterWhile we may not know all there is to know about our business yet, there’s still going to be some good old-fashioned accounting to do. So let’s break out those green visors and add machines — it’s time to learn WTF accounting is!Continue
Startup Company Cap Tableby Ryan RutanA capitalization table or "cap table" is a record of the equity ownership and actual ownership percentage of each member of the company. Use this article as a guide to why your startup needs a cap table, when to update it, and many other helpful hints that will support you on your journey.Continue
Business Loans for Veterans: What You Need to Know and Top Veteran Loans in 2022-2023by The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for veterans including government and private sector financing options to help former military members running a veteran owned business get their company off the ground.Continue
Idea Validation Process: The Elevator Pitchby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we explain how to refine the learnings from the previous sections into a polished Elevator Pitch and continue our startup idea validation.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Customer Discoveryby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we cover how to use customer discovery as a methodical approach to ensure the product idea you’ve identified aligns with what potential customers actually want at a price they are willing to pay.Continue