What Is a Venture Capitalist and How Do They Work?by Ryan RutanThe whole VC industry is complex. In this article, we demystify how venture capital works from its structure and ecosystem to potential risks as well as rewards that come along with it.Continue
A Guide to Different Stages of Funding for Startupsby Ryan RutanWith this comprehensive guide to different stages of funding for startups, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the startup funding stage and landscape, enabling you to make informed decisions and ultimately fuel your venture's growth.Continue
Founder Sacrifice — At What Point Have I Gone Too Far?by Wil SchroterYou might think now that the return on investment of all the time you spent working instead of doing the things you will never get back will be worth it in the long run but think again — are you willing to pay that price?Continue
Small Business Startup Loans: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamA comprehensive overview of the main types of small business loans you might run across as you’re figuring out the best option for financing your startup.Continue
Private Investors for Startups: Everything You Need to Knowby Emma McGowanA comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about private investors for startups and small businesses.Continue
13 Key Business Plan Componentsby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to the major parts of a business plan. From elements like the executive summary, to product descriptions, traction, and financials, we'll guide you on all of the key sections you should include.Continue
Top 4 Business Plan Examplesby The Startups TeamWriting your first business plan? Be sure to review these four business plan examples from the Startups community that really stand out from the crowd.Continue
Finalizing Startup Projectionsby Wil SchroterIt’s not uncommon for a first-year startup to be constantly adjusting the numbers and watching the forecasts swing all over the place on a regular basis. Forecasting isn’t a one-time thing, especially for startups. We should be updating this forecast constantly as we get more and more data about how our business will perform.Continue
Startup Financialsby Wil SchroterThere’s no special black magic to recording income and expenses. In this primer, let's discuss how to understand the basic business financials to get your startup started on the right path.Continue
Key Investor Pitch Assetsby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Funding Series, we'll look at 6 assets a successful business will use to raise funds and then go a bit deeper into some pitch deck examples and some key points that will help you raise money from prospective investors.Continue