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Venture Capital and Fundraising

How Valuation Caps & Discounts Really Hit Founder Ownership in a Priced Round
See how SAFE and note valuation caps and discounts mathematically dilute founders at a priced round. Concrete scenarios show why early instrument terms can d...
Updated on Feb 17, 2026
What Is an Anti-Dilution Clause in Startup Funding?
Learn what an anti-dilution clause is, how it protects investors in down rounds, the main types (full ratchet vs. weighted average), and why founders should ...
Updated on Feb 10, 2026
When Should Startups Switch From Cash-Basis to Accrual Accounting?
Wondering when to move from cash-basis to accrual accounting? Learn the key triggers, investor expectations, and practical steps for VC‑backed startups consi...
Updated on Jan 15, 2026
Fundraising Mistakes Startups Must Avoid
Learn the most common fundraising mistakes startups make—from raising at the wrong time to ignoring dilution and bad investor fit—and how to avoid them with ...
Updated on Jan 3, 2026
What Is Founder Dilution in Startups?
Learn what founder dilution is, why your ownership percentage drops when you raise money or issue options, and how to think about dilution strategically as y...
Updated on Dec 13, 2025
4 Smart Reasons to Raise Venture Debt
Explore why venture debt helps startups extend runway, refinance, fund new opportunities, and boost acquisition flexibility.
Updated on Oct 30, 2025
Venture Lending: Common Defaults Explained
Learn about the most common events of default in venture debt, how they’re triggered, and what founders can do to protect their startups.
Updated on Oct 23, 2025
Best Business Structure for Startups
Learn whether an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp is best for your startup. Get expert advice from Kruze Consulting on tax impact, fundraising, and long-term growth.
Updated on Oct 19, 2025
VC Due Diligence: What Investors Look For in Startups
Get an inside look at how VCs conduct due diligence. Discover what venture capitalists scrutinize in management teams, products, business models, and financi...
Updated on Jun 21, 2025
Startup Due Diligence: Your Guide to VC Funding Success
Navigate startup due diligence with confidence. Learn what Venture Capital (VC) due diligence is, why VCs conduct it, and how to prepare your startup to secu...
Updated on Jun 20, 2025
Fintech Equity and Debt Staircase: Startup Funding Guide
Learn how fintech startups navigate funding with the equity and debt staircase. Understand seed stage equity, post-seed debt, Series A scaling, and beyond.
Updated on Jun 4, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Guy Kawasaki's Pitch Deck
The Guy Kawasaki pitch deck template is a consistently effective way for founders to structure their pitch decks. It helps you get maximum impact from a few ...
Updated on Sep 25, 2024
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