Venture Capital
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Venture Capital.
How to Effectively Communicate with Your VCs
Clear, insightful, and constructive communication between startups and their venture capital investors is really important.
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Best Indicators of Capital Efficiency
Measure capital efficiency the right way—learn the best indicators investors use to judge burn vs growth and how to benchmark your startup.
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Startup Valuations: How VCs Value Venture-Backed Startups
Learn how venture capitalists value startups at each funding stage, see real-world valuation trends, and understand what today’s market means for your next VC round.
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How to Pitch Your Startup During a Downturn
Raise in a downturn—learn how to pitch with sharper metrics, tighter storytelling, and runway discipline when investors are cautious.
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VC Due Diligence: What Investors Look For in Startups
Prepare for VC diligence by learning what investors scrutinize in teams, product, model, and financials before issuing a term sheet.
Bryan Long, MBA
How to Get in Touch with Angel or Seed Funds
Ever wonder “how do I get in touch with Angel or Seed Funds? Read to learn how to know exactly what to include in a cold email.
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Right of First Refusal (ROFR) in Startup Equity
Everything you need to know about the Right of First Refusal when it comes to startup equity. Learn about RoFR in stock purchase agreements in VC fundraising.
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2025 VC Due Diligence Trends for Startups
Explore 2025’s top VC due diligence trends – more data, sector shifts, and greater scrutiny of founders, compliance, and security.
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A Guide to Series A Financing for Startups
It's become more difficult for startups to raise a Series A. Here is data behind what it takes to get a round done in 2024.
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Why Startups Use Venture Debt | Startup Accounting
How venture-backed startups use venture debt to extend runway, reduce dilution, and strengthen startup accounting and cash planning.
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Additional Paid-in Capital (APIC) Explained
Clarify additional paid-in capital (APIC) so your equity financings and balance sheet tell the right story to investors and auditors.
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How Do Venture Capitalists Spend Their Time?
Kruze Consulting answers the question 'how do venture capitalists spend their time?' giving an insight into venture capitalist's day-to-day.
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