Fundraising
Preferred 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
When you are incorporating your startup, you need to decide how many shares to authorize. Most startups authorize 10 million common shares when first setting up their corporation.
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 readThe Key Questions Venture Capitalists Ask When You Pitch Your Startup
It's the job of venture capital investors to ask questions. Here, we cover the basics of what to expect.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 7 min readHow to Find the Right Angel Investors for Your Startup
Angel investors are wealthy individuals who invest their own money in startups. Learn more about finding the right investors for your startup.
by Jason D. Rowley • 12 min readWhy You (Probably) Shouldn't Raise From Non-Accredited Investors
When you're raising money for a startup, non-accredited investors are going to be more trouble than they're worth. This article explains why.
by Beth Zhao • 14 min readWhat percentage of stock should I reserve for preferred stock investors?
Learn about preferred stock and why you don't set aside preferred shares for investors when starting a company.
by Stefan Nagey • 12 min readWhat is Stock Dilution?
When a company authorizes new stock, the value of existing stock is reduced. Here's the why and how.
by Capbase Staff • 7 min readHow do SAFEs and Convertible Notes Convert in a Priced Round
Learn everything you need to know about selling SAFEs and convertible notes
by Capbase Staff • 10 min read