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Fundraising tips from our CEO Stefan Surina: A guide for first-time founders (part 1)

Investment
7
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Knowing when and how to approach investors is critical, especially for first-time founders. In this first edition of our two-part series, our CEO, Stefan Surina, shares his insights on the early steps of the fundraising journey. Let’s jump in!

Investment agreement

Can you believe it’s December already? With the end of the year in sight, it’s almost obligatory to reflect on everything we’ve built and gear up for what’s ahead. Today, we’ll talk about the investment agreement, a document that turns a handshake into an official partnership. Ready to explore? Let’s go.

The secret to startup success: understand your cap table

Investment
7
min read
If you want your startup to succeed, you need to get your cap table just right. Whether raising your first funds or preparing for a Series B, mastering your cap table is key to keeping everyone invested in the business long term. In this post, we’ll explain what a cap table is, what it includes, and how to manage it as your company grows.

Due diligence

With winter on our doorsteps, it’s the perfect time to give your startup a quick checkup. Take a closer look at your finances and legal documents to make sure everything’s in order before the year’s final stretch. Coincidentally, that’s what due diligence is all about too. Let’s dig a little deeper!

ESOP pool

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to face your fears. Arguably, understanding legal terms can be a nightmare. That’s why we’re back with a new edition of our newsletter dedicated to turning legalese into a language people actually speak. And today's focus is: ESOP pool.

Board composition

Autumn is often a very challenging season - and this year especially. One thing that isn’t changing is our commitment to explaining complex legal constructs in simple terms. Today, we’re talking about another key piece in the fundraising puzzle: board composition clauses.

Founder lock-up

Bad news? Summer's almost over. Good news? We’re back with a new edition of our newsletter. Today, we’re highlighting another key investment term: founder lock-up. We bet you heard about it, but do you know why it’s so important for both founders and investors? Let’s get started.

Investor information rights

It's official - summer is in full swing. As you take a break from work (or sunbathing), dive with us into the topic of information rights provisions that you’ll find in your typical term sheet. Read on to see how these provisions work and why they matter to your startup

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