Venture Capital
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Venture Capital.
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.
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Understanding Major Investor Rights in a Startup
Learn what major investor rights are, including pro-rata and information rights, and how founders can negotiate terms without losing control.
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Startup Due Diligence: Your Guide to VC Funding Success
Prepare for VC due diligence by learning what investors check, how to build your data room, and how to avoid common red flags.
Bryan Long, MBA
VC Pitch Deck Examples & Templates (2026)
Real VC pitch deck examples, a slide-by-slide template, and the financial section founders get wrong, from the team behind $15B+ in client raises. Updated 2026.
Bryan Long, MBA
What is VC Cash Drag?
The term 'cash drag' sounds contradictory, because how could cash be a problem for venture capital funds? But cash drag is actually a negative thing.
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A Guide to Financing Your Startup
Explore startup financing options—compare equity, venture debt, SAFEs, notes, and non-dilutive funding to choose the best path.
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The Ultimate Guide to Guy Kawasaki's Pitch Deck
Build a better pitch deck—use Guy Kawasaki's proven outline and learn what slides investors expect, plus tips to tighten your story and metrics.
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Top 3 New Tech Cities of 2020
Read about the top cities that Tech CFOS have named the next top tech hubs in 2020, from a survey conducted by Kruze Consulting involving 30 Bay Area CFOS.
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What are the Best Bookkeeping Services for Startups?
Learn how to get the best bookkeeping for your startup. Expert tips, DIY steps, and why professional bookkeeping is crucial for growth and VC funding.
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Setting the Strike Price for Startup Options
It’s a common question: Does the startup board have any flexibility when it comes to setting the strike price for options?
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Fix Broken Bookkeeping Before Financial Due Diligence
Don't let broken bookkeeping kill your startup's funding round. Learn how to fix messy numbers before financial due diligence begins with our triage guide.
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Convertible Notes Explained: A Guide for Startups
Us convertible note confidently—learn key terms like cap, discount, interest, and maturity, plus when notes beat SAFEs for startups.
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