Startups & Founders often underestimate a simple reality — investors do their homework quietly. Before they reply to an intro email, before they accept a LinkedIn request, and sometimes even before opening your pitch deck, they visit your website.
Startups & Founders often underestimate a simple reality — investors do their homework quietly. Before they reply to an intro email, before they accept a LinkedIn request, and sometimes even before opening your pitch deck, they visit your website.
Deciding to raise a Debt Facility is only the first step. This article dives into execution and outlines how fintech and technology-driven companies can successfully run a Debt Facility in practice.
Preparing for an exit is one of the most critical phases in a startup’s journey. While many founders dream of the big sale, few prepare early and thoroughly enough.
Startups don’t fail because of bad code or poor branding—they fail because the team breaks before the product ever gets a chance. When you strip away pitch decks and product-market fit, it’s the daily habits of a founding team that ultimately define whether a startup will thrive or fall apart.
For many founders, securing funding is one of the most critical—and stressful—parts of building a business. Growth needs capital. But raising that capital often comes at a high price: giving up shares, decision-making power, or the long-term independence of the company.
In today’s fast-paced business world, making data-driven decisions is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), founders now have access to powerful tools that analyze vast amounts of data, uncover hidden patterns, and provide actionable insights.
Launching a startup requires capital, but not every founder wants—or can secure—venture capital or traditional loans. Fortunately, alternative startup funding options are growing, offering entrepreneurs ways to raise money without giving up significant equity or taking on debt.
As companies evolve, venture firms monitor various performance metrics, or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), to evaluate their progress. Metrics like revenue, burn rate, and cash-on-hand are commonly requested, but these KPIs shift as companies move from early stages toward IPO or exit. Here’s a breakdown of the key metrics venture
