Startup Tractionby The Startups TeamStartup Traction is your opportunity to tell investors how far you've taken the business up until this point. In this section of our Funding Series, we walk through how to show progress in the critical startup areas to set you apart from the competition.Continue
Startup Founders and Co-Founders — Everything You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamYou've heard the terms "founder" and "co-founder." But what do you really know about them? Here's everything you need to know.Continue
How to Contact Investorsby The Startups TeamYou’re now ready to conquer the final frontier: actually engaging with potential investors. But how exactly to go about it? In this section of our Funding Series, we break down the investor outreach process at every turn so you can tackle this head-on in the wild with confidence.Continue
How Much Equity do You Give Away in a Seed Round?by Sarah HumphreysThere are many different areas of startup funding to understand before diving into a funding round. In this article, we hope to demystify how much equity should be given away in a seed round and instill confidence in startups embarking on their early funding rounds.Continue
What is a Startup Accelerator?by The Startups TeamIn this informative article, we explain what accelerator programs actually do, who they help, the pros and cons of joining one — and some new alternatives to the traditional startup accelerators.Continue
Investor Introductions: How to get themby The Startups TeamBefore contacting a potential investor, we want to find the best way to make a warm introduction. In this section of our Funding Playbook, we cover what you need to know about getting investor introductions, and what to do once you get them.Continue
The 5 Types of Startup Funding by The Startups TeamWhen you're looking to secure startup funding, there are a lot of options to consider. Let's break down the 5 most common. Continue
How to Find Investorsby The Startups TeamWe’ve spent this phase of the Funding playbook shedding light on key challenges of finding investors to show you how to break this process up into super digestible steps and begin knocking out your own investor selection starting today.Continue
Best Banks For Business Loansby The Startups TeamHere are the best banks for small business loans, as well as the types of loans available and the steps you need to take to apply. Continue
How To Apply For First Time Business Loansby The Startups TeamHere’s your comprehensive guide to first time business loans, including what to expect, how to prep, where to find them, and how to apply.Continue