How to Structure a Friends and Family Round When Fundraising for a Startup Without Future Risk
Starting a company often starts with personal conviction—and the conviction that others have in you. For most founders, that conviction first manifests itself as money from family and friends. That phase of fundraising for a startup is typical, but it’s also fraught with peril if not managed well. While the process may seem informal, structuring […]
How to Understand Term Sheets While Raising Capital for Your Startup
Sourcing funds to expand your startup is a significant milestone. Having built traction and piqued investor attention, you now have a term sheet. Although this is an exhilarating achievement, the following process can be complicated—particularly if you’re not familiar with what a term sheet actually entails. A term sheet might not be binding under the […]
How to Build Trust with Early-Stage Angel Investors from Day One
When you’re seeking funding for your startup, numbers and pitch decks matter—but trust matters more. Early-stage angel investors are not only assessing your product. They’re investing in you. They need to know if you’re the kind of person they can trust to see this unpredictable business-building journey through. Establishing trust doesn’t occur instantly, but it […]