Fundraising For Startups

Startup fundraising 101. In this guide you'll find all the information you need to pitch and negotiate with investors, raise money from VC funds, prepare your startup for due diligence, and use YCombinator SAFE agreements and convertible notes.

Part 1

How to Pitch Investors

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Learn how to negotiate with investors and close the deal when you pitch them on your startup.

5 Articles

Part 2

How VC Funds Work

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Find out how Venture Capital funds operate and how to raise money from VCs.

5 Articles

Part 3

Early Stage Fundraising

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Learn all about SAFEs, convertible notes, and how they can help you get your startup off the ground.

5 Articles

Part 1

How to Pitch Investors

Learn how to negotiate with investors and close the deal when you pitch them on your startup.

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The Dos and Don'ts of Investors Pitches
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How to Get an Investor’s Attention: 6 Unwritten Rules for Cold Emails
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Should You Send Prospective Investors a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
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Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor?
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How To Use Twitter Effectively to Raise Money For Your Startup

Part 2

How VC Funds Work

Find out how Venture Capital funds operate and how to raise money from VCs.

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How Do Venture Capitalists Make Money?
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How Do Venture Capitalists Make Investment Choices?
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What is a Startup Syndicate and How Does it Work?
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How To Prepare Your Startup For Due Diligence
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Raising Funds For Your Startup: Venture Capital, Venture Debt & Non-Dilutive Funding

Part 3

Early Stage Fundraising

Learn all about SAFEs, convertible notes, and how they can help you get your startup off the ground.

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How Do Convertible Notes Work?
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How do SAFEs Work?
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Startup Fundraising: Key Differences Between SAFEs and Convertible Notes
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Priced and Unpriced Financing Rounds: What are the Differences?
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How do SAFEs and Convertible Notes Convert In a Priced Round?

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