Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Sep 8, 2025
How and why startups use priced rounds to raise capital from investors. When you’re running a startup company and looking to secure your next round of funding, you’ll eventually encounter the term ...
Hash Zahed | Sep 1, 2025
Program-related investments (PRIs) are a powerful, often overlooked source of funding for startups and social enterprises in the United States. Unlike traditional venture capital funding or angel ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Jun 13, 2025
Raising funds from family and friends often seems like the logical first step for a new business to raise money. After all, you may be hard-pressed to find an investor (angel investors, venture ...
David De La Flor | Apr 1, 2025
When raising venture capital (VC), founders often focus on pitching their vision. And while this is certainly the hook that gets investors excited, investors also care about risk. Before committing ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Feb 14, 2025
Agreeing on a term sheet is the first step (in terms of legal documentation) in the exciting process of raising money for startup founders. This investment term sheet sets out the parameters of the ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Sep 23, 2024
When it comes to compensating employees beyond their salary, equity in the company can be a powerful motivator. This means that employees, and sometimes advisors or contractors, get to participate in ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | May 20, 2024
What Are Venture Capital and Angel Investment? Venture capital (VC) serves as a lifeline for startups seeking funding to fuel their growth and innovation. Unlike traditional bank loans, venture ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | May 6, 2024
Securing seed investment is a pivotal milestone for any startup, marking the transition from idea to execution. As you gear up to attract investors and propel your venture forward, meticulous ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 22, 2024
Embarking on the funding journey for your startup involves navigating a complex web of legal agreements, and side letters are a crucial aspect often encountered in pre-seed and seed rounds. In this ...
Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 8, 2024
In the ever-shifting landscape of early-stage startup funding, the choice between Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) and Convertible Notes is a critical decision. As entrepreneurs embark on ...
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