Venture Capital and Fundraising
Expert insights on venture capital fundraising, investor relations, term sheets, valuation strategies, and financial preparation for funding rounds.
VC General Partner (GP) Investments Explained
Before we jump into why venture capital general partners would invest in other VC funds, let’s break down some basic terminology.
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The FinTech Equity & Debt Staircase Explained
Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, explains the meaning of Fintech Equity & Debt Staircase and why Fintech companies raise capital.
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How Startups Use Warrants
Learn how startups use warrants to sweeten fundraising deals, secure venture debt, reward advisors and partners, and what dilution and tracking issues founders must manage.
Bryan Long, MBA
Capital Gains on SAFE Note Conversions Explained
Learn when capital gains tax applies on SAFE note conversions, how QSBS and holding periods work, and what investors should track to minimize their tax bill.
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Understanding Angel Groups for Startup Funding
You’ve probably heard the term “angel investors,” but not everyone knows exactly what that means.
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Warrant Coverage in Venture Loans Explained
The rationale for a warrant coverage or a little bit of equity upside for the lender is that they're taking a lot of risk here.
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SAFE Note Terms & Negotiation Tips for Founders
Post-money vs. pre-money SAFEs, current discount-rate benchmarks, and 10 negotiation tips every pre-seed founder needs before signing their first SAFE.
Bryan Long, MBA
Reporting Secondary Transactions on ASC 718 Stock Expense
The quick answer is that a secondary transaction should not impact your ASC 718 reporting. However, going forward, It potentially can impact your 409a.
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Bridge Loans for Startups: What They Are & How They Work
Follow along as Kruze Consulting breaks down bridge loans, their purpose, and whether or not your startup should pursue one.
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Is Y Combinator Worth It for Startups?
Kruze Consulting answers the question 'Is Y combinator worth it?'. Discover the benefits of Y combinator, the startup accelerator programme.
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Key differences in Primary & Secondary Shares at a Startup
Understand primary vs secondary shares—learn how each affects dilution, liquidity, and cap tables in venture rounds and tender offers.
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What Financial Information VCs Want Post-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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