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Do You Know How Big the Average Series A Funding Round Is?

Jeff Erickson:

Boston-based startup Transmit Security is developing password-less identity solutions. Back in June, it raised an eye-watering $543 million in Series A funding. That’s the largest Series A funding round for a cybersecurity company in history.

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What Is Venture Debt? (And Is It a Good Option for Startups?)

Jeff Erickson:

Venture debt provides financing to venture-backed startups that typically do not have significant cash flow or assets. As such, venture debt usually applies to early-stage startups that need supplemental financing to grow or sustain operations.

Raising capital

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3 Cash Planning Mistakes Founders Make

Jeff Erickson:

According to Investopedia, about 90% of startup companies fail, nearly 30% within the first two years alone.

Financial modeling Financial hygiene Know your numbers

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Startup Founders – How to Talk Valuation with VCs

Jeff Erickson:

Most venture capitalists bear witness to thousands of investment deals and have an advanced intuition on market valuation. Founders, especially first-time entrepreneurs, often possess limited knowledge of the nuances of the market and fail to...

Startup valuation Raising capital

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How Can Startups Make the Most of Holiday Season?

Jeff Erickson:

The holiday season is the time when everyone is cherishing their free time with their loved ones, taking time off from the daily 9 to 5 grind. However, if you are an entrepreneur and are dealing with a startup, you can use this free time to improve...

Startup savvy