Fundraising
Firms and Funds That Shaped the VC Industry
Learn about the transformative role of top venture capital firms in the startup ecosystem, driving innovation and shaping the future of technology and business.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readBridge Round Financing: A Lifeline for Startups Explained
Learn everything that a founder should know about bridge round financing, its importance for startups, unique mechanisms, and the strategic balance of its pros and cons.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readWhat is a pitch deck? A Guide for Startup Founders
Discover the essential steps to create and present a compelling pitch deck for startup founders seeking investor funding.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readHow To Get a Term Sheet From An Investor in 2023: Guide For Startup Founders
Securing a term sheet is a critical milestone in the startup journey. This guide walks you through the process, providing clear, actionable steps to understand term sheets, investor expectations, and negotiation strategies.
by Capbase Staff • 7 min readLiquidation preference: A Guide For Startup Founders
In this article we dig deeper into liquidation preference in startup deals - how can it impact the shareholders and founders during a liquidity event.
by Stefan Nagey • 7 min readWhat is a data room for investors?
Learn what a data room is, why it's important for startups to have data rooms for investors and how to use them effectively.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readWhat is a down round in startup financing?
Find out what is a down round, why they happen, what its implications are for a startup, what are the anti-dilution provisions, and what are alternative routes you can take to avoid a down round.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readPreferred Stock: Quick Guide For Startup Founders
Everything a startup founder needs to know about preferred stock in venture capital financings.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 7 min readThe Most Important Questions to Ask Venture Capitalists As a Founder
You can't build your startup without money. And you can't get money without being good at talking to investors. Find out how to talk to VCs and increase your chances of getting funding for your company.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 7 min readWhat Is a Side Letter In Venture Capital Deals
Discover the ins and outs of side letters in venture capital deals - an essential tool for investors and startups. Learn their purpose, benefits, and potential risks in this comprehensive guide for navigating complex negotiations.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readMost Favored Nation (MFN) Clause in Startup Investing: What it is and how it works
Learn what the Most Favored Nation clause means in investing, how it is used in startup financing agreements, and why investors like it so much.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min read7 Types of Startup Investors Who Can Fund Your Company
Find out everything a founder has to know about different types of startup investors, including angels, startup syndicates, VCs, accelerators and more.
by Michał Kowalewski • 15 min read