The Startup Finance Blog

Part 4 in our series on how to think about your startup at different stages of growth explains what seed money is and how to find angel investors.

In the early stages of growth, companies must consider different strategies for raising capital to build a startup team and compensate employees.

Capital-as-a-Service is a form of funding that leverages technology to partner with startups as they grow. This model automates the funding process to rapidly structure and fund loans so that startup founders can spend less time fundraising and more time growing their businesses.

Raising capital for your startup can be an intimidating process. Not only is money hard to get — especially from venture capital firms — but even pursuing it requires extensive preparation and positioning.

Your initial encounter with an investor or lender may come in many forms. Whatever the format, it is important to understand exactly how to attract investors and tell an irresistible story that makes your company shine.

Many startup entrepreneurs see VC funding as a major goal. But should it be? Here are six reasons that getting VC funding isn’t always the most constructive goal for your business.

Before you barrel ahead with crafting your pitch deck, stop and think twice about whether venture capital (VC) is the right choice for your business. VC has some major drawbacks, after all. Here are five reasons you may want to think twice about it.

Raising capital? Investors want to see where your startup is headed and how their investment will help. Build your financial projections based on the following principles, and you will be on your way to telling a solid financial story.