Series A, B, C, D, and E Funding: How It Worksby Ryan RutanLearn about the different stages of series seed funding from series A funding, to Series B funding, and eventually series E funding including: the process, structure, requirements, average payout amounts, and more.Continue
Series A Funding Roundsby Ryan RutanLet's explore what series A funding is, how it differs from other types of funding, and what startups can do to increase their chances of securing this crucial form of financing.Continue
Everything You Need to Know About Microloans for Startupsby The Startups TeamWhen it comes to startup funding, microloans can be a great first step. Here's everything you need to know, from where to get one to how to qualify.Continue
What Is Startup Funding?by The Startups TeamWhat is startup funding? Well, it's the money needed to launch a new business — and it can come from a variety of sources, but mostly from these 10 sources.Continue
What If my plan for retirement is "never retire"?by Wil Schroter and Ryan RutanIf your startup isn't something you love to do every day, you might have to rethink if you’re willing to do it forever or find something that you would want to do for the rest of your life.Continue
Startup Equity Mistakes to Avoidby The Startups TeamThe sooner we understand the challenges before we split equity the better. In this section of our Splitting Equity Series, we cover the three common mistakes every co-founder runs into, and what to do to avoid them.Continue
Splitting Startup Equity — Introductionby The Startups TeamThere are lots of reasons we mess up dividing equity, but it really comes down to just two that matter. In this section of our Splitting Equity Series, we’re going to identify and isolate each of the key issues in splitting startup equity in a young company. Continue
How to Recover Startup Equityby The Startups TeamWhen it comes to startup equity distribution, giving away a startup's equity is easy. In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss the hard part: how much equity we get back (if at all).Continue
Managing Startup Equityby The Startups TeamHow much equity we split and the founders' ownership percentage is generally determined by what we expect each founder to contribute. In this section of our Equity Series, we cover how to manage startup equity so it's fair for everyone.Continue
Startup Stock Valuationby The Startups TeamThere are many valuation methods available to Founders, and most understand zero of them! In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss how to calculate your pre-revenue valuation, and much more!Continue