Articles by
James Hottensen
James joined Capbase after working at Great Oaks Venture Capital in New York where he worked on various fin-tech and consumer investments as an Associate, including Capbase and Golden. He previously worked at Tentrr, a Series A startup in New York, leading Strategy and Partnerships.
Learn how to raise money from accredited investors while sticking to Reg D guidelines, and how crowdfunding equity can help your startup grow.
By James Hottensen • 7 min readThe SAFE has become more popular as a way of financing early stage startups since its creation in 2013. But convertibles notes are still used by investors around the world. We break down key differences between SAFEs and convertible notes.
By James Hottensen • 6 min readStartups typically issue common shares to founders, employees, advisors and consultants; they issue preferred shares to investors as part of venture financing rounds The preferred class of stock in a startup is typically subdivided into series, each representing a different round of financing, like Series A, Series B, and so on.
By James Hottensen • 3 min readLearn common mistakes to avoid when pitching your startup to investors.
By James Hottensen • 7 min readAccelerators can play a huge part in your startup's growth. Here's how to choose the right accelerator for your startup.
By James Hottensen • 7 min readTwitter is an amazing platform for fundraising outreach when used effectively. Read this article and learn how to connect with investors on Twitter
By James Hottensen • 7 min readLearn how to write effective emails to pitch investors. James Hottenson, formerly at Great Oaks VC, shares helpful best practices about reaching out to investors.
By James Hottensen • 7 min readBefore you seek VC funding for your startup, you should know what venture capital firms are looking for when deciding to invest in a startup.
By James Hottensen • 7 min read