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Raising venture capital (VC) has drawbacks. Here are 5 reasons SaaS founders pursue other funding options to reach their growth targets.

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If you want to grant stock options to employees, consultants and advisors, you will want to take the time to do this right. It is easy to...

A recent webinar co-hosted by Lighter Capital and Founders First Capital Partners offered insight into how revenue-based financing (RBF)...

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Revenue loans are an increasingly common way for businesses to fund their growth. You might be wondering, from a legal perspective, how...

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Understanding the convertible debt structure is essential to making smart startup funding decisions. Here are 5 things you need to know.

Convertible debt financing is a popular fundraising solution for early-stage startups. Learn how it works and what to look out for in these

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What are liquidation preference multiples and how can startup founders avoid deals with early investors that can cause big headaches later?

Recently, the New York Times published a popular post about the right number of angel investors for startups. The story, titled For...

Founders often have questions about different types of equity they can offer investors. Here's what you should know about preferred stock.

Not all corporations are created equal. Learn Why VCs prefer C-Corps and explore funding alternatives if you're startup isn't one.

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Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California is the epicenter of VC. While many tech founders dream of scoring a deal with one of...