What Securities do VCs use to Invest in Startups?
In the United States, there are four types of securities that are typically used by venture capitalists to invest in Silicon Valley-style startups.
Understanding VC’s thought process during the COVID crisis
The COVID crisis has dramatically slowed down early-stage venture activity.
Kruze on CVCs
Scott Orn, Kruze COO, recently co-authored two posts on TechCrunch on how startups should approach and negotiate a venture capital investment with CVCs.
Fintech Equity & Debt Staircase
Fintech companies have special needs when raising funding that they are going to use to loan money out to their clients - often called “equity and debt staircase”.
2020 VC Due Diligence Trends
We are seeing several new trends in the due diligence that venture capitalists do prior to completing a deal. Kruze is in a unique position to notice new venture capital trends since our clients have raised over $3.5 billion in early-stage funding.
Working Capital 101 for Startups
Venture-backed, early-stage companies should use accrual accounting - I won’t get into the detail here as to why, but if your goal is to raise serious VC funding or get acquired by a public technology company (or eventually have an IPO), you need accrual-based accounting.
How to Pick an Accountant for a Venture-Backed Delaware C-Corp
Kruze Consulting is 100% focused on helping seed and venture funded Delaware C-Corps with their accounting needs.
Top 5 Venture Capital Pitch Decks
A big part of my job at Kruze is to help our clients prepare to raise venture capital. So I’ve seen a lot of venture capital pitch decks recently.
How working capital can impact a startup's cash flow
In the early days of a startup, projecting cash flow is relatively simple, because it’s a one-way street.
Venture Debt Market to Grow to $10 Billion in 2019
As experts in the venture debt market, we recently released a study that surveyed venture debt firms and bankers representing over 85% of the venture debt market.
What financial information do VCs want after an investment?
If you are a startup CEO who has just raised funding, this post will help you understand the financial information your VC’s will expect to see from you.
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ORIX Corporation USA is a company that provides capital to clients middle market - and startup - clients.
Featured Service - Bolt Venture Capital
Bolt VC is a Venture Capital fund which specializes in helping hardware startups get the capital, prototyping, and expertise they need to build their foundations.
Startup Financial Modeling Tips
Our clients have raised over $500 million in VC in the last 12 months. In our experience, a solid financial model, one that helps convey the assumptions and one that builds excitement, is key to getting VCs to engage in your fundraising
Featured Service - Trucks Venture Capital
Trucks Venture Capital funds the entrepreneurs building the future of transportation.
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