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Common Stock
Common stock is the foundation of startup ownership, but understanding its role gets crucial as companies grow and attract venture capital. This video explor...
Updated on Sep 2, 2024
Valuation of Tech Companies
Discover the intricacies of tech company valuation. Learn how investors, founders, and acquirers determine a startup's worth. Understand the unique challeng...
Updated on Aug 27, 2024
Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock
Deciphering preferred vs. common stock? This guide breaks down the key differences and implications for startup founders and early employees. Learn how to na...
Updated on Sep 3, 2024
The 'Two and Twenty' VC Fee Structure Explained
Everything you need to know about the 2% and 20% venture capital standard fee structure. Here is a basic breakdown and alternative structures.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024
How Do Venture Capitalists Make Money?
A guide to the business model of a venture capital firm and how they make money. Important insight into how venture capitals firms make money.
Updated on Jul 29, 2024
VC Return Expectations by Stage
It is incredibly important that startup founders know what their VCs are going for so that they can be aligned and make smart decisions.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
How to Raise a Series A
Unsure how to raise a Series A round? Kruze has helped hundreds of clients succeed. Get expert insights on the latest investor trends, key metrics, and pitch...
Updated on Aug 27, 2024
What is Preferred Stock?
Understand preferred stock and learn how liquidation preferences, conversion, and investor rights impact founder ownership and exit outcomes.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024
Is Angel Investing Tax Deductible? | Kruze Consulting
While sometimes it may feel like you’re giving money to charity as an angel investor, that’s not how it works for tax purposes.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024
Liquidation Preference
As the leading CPA firm working with VC-backed startups, we’ve helped thousands of founders understand how to decode liquidation preferences.
Updated on Oct 7, 2024
How to Pitch Your Startup During a Downturn
As a former VC, I focus on helping Kruze clients pitch venture capitalists - and pitching during a downturn (really, a tech/VC recession) requires special fi...
Updated on Sep 5, 2025
Bridge Round Funding: How Startups Use It to Extend Runway
Learn about bridge rounds, including where startups get bridge rounds, how they are structured, and how you can use them to extend runway.
Updated on Aug 10, 2023
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