Venture Capital and Fundraising
Expert insights on venture capital fundraising, investor relations, term sheets, valuation strategies, and financial preparation for funding rounds.
Why Lenders Want Startup's SAFE Note & Convertible Debt Docs
Vanessa Kruze, Kruze Consulting's CEO, explains why Banks and Venture Lenders will want to read your startup's SAFE note and convertible debt documents.
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Best Practices for Startup Cash Management
Take control of startup cash management—learn how to track burn, build reserves, and make spending decisions that extend runway.
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Does Crowdfunding Discourage VC Investment?
Does raising capital by crowdfunding discourage future venture capital investments? A guide to different ways to raise capital at startup.
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The VC Exit Interview for a CFO
VCs and board members should run exit interviews with departing startup CFOs to surface risks, fulfill fiduciary duties, and get candid insights.
Kruze ConsultingDo VCs Care About GAAP-Compliant Financials?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, explains what GAAP compliant financials are and why angels and Venture Capital firms really care about them at startup.
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Understanding Small Startup Exits
Kruze Consulting's overview on the small startup exit trend and the major rise of smaller, but meaningful, startup acquisitions in 2022.
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Defensive Rounds from Seed Funds
Understand defensive seed rounds—learn why seed funds double down, how insiders protect positions, and what it means for new investors.
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Startup C-Suite Salary Guide 2026: CEO, CTO, COO Pay
Real payroll data reveals CEO, CTO & COO salaries by startup stage in 2026 — see who earns the most at Seed, Series A, and Series B.
Dawn Snyder, DBA Candidate, MBAHow Accounting Impacts Your Startup Pitch
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, explains you don't have to include financial statements in your pitch deck but you do need a high level summation of your financial model.
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A Guide to Effective Startup Board Meetings
Run better startup board meetings—learn what to prepare, which metrics to share, and how to turn reporting into faster, smarter decisions.
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Pre-Seed Funding Guide: Stats, Funds & SAFE Tips
Updated pre-seed funding stats from Carta’s Q2 2026 report, SAFE note structure, valuation benchmarks, and what founders need to raise in 2026–2027.
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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.
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