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5 Reasons Outsourced CFO Services Help You Raise Capital with Ease

You’re on the runway, ready for takeoff. Your engines are revving, your coordinates are set, and a voice from the control tower says, “You’re all clear.” Then you look over and the seat on your right-hand side is empty. Your co-pilot is nowhere to...

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Mastering Startup Financial Models: A Quick Cheat Sheet for Founders

Some founders don’t think about creating a startup financial model until it’s too late. It’s easy to do. You’ve got your nose to the grindstone, focused on building the next big thing. Your cash runway is the last thing on your mind… until your cash...

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How a Great Brand Story Can Help You Nail Your Pitch Deck

Pitch decks for demo day. Goes without saying that raising capital is a critical moment for any startup. It’s your first impression that can essentially make or break (figuratively) the opportunity at hand.

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How a Financial Model Helps You Raise Capital Like a Boss

Raising capital is a crucial chapter in the story of every growing startup. Whether you’re seeking seed funding from an angel investor or trying to close a big Series A with the world’s leading VC firms, a solid financial model can help you plan...

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Raising Capital in Europe? Insider Tips to Help You Succeed

From locating potential investors to pitching your company and negotiating terms, there are a lot of things a founder needs to learn when they’re raising capital for the first time.

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5 Powerful Resources to Help You Raise Capital for a Business

So you’ve nailed down your business plan, you’ve got a solid proof of concept, or maybe even a working minimum viable product. You’re getting great feedback and you think your business is ready for primetime.

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Is Equity Crowdfunding a Good Fit for Your Startup? Here’s How It Works

Equity crowdfunding is a relatively new addition to the toolset founders have available to raise capital for early-stage startups. It opens up a whole new market of potential investors who have never before had access to investments in startup...

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9 great alternative funding options for your early-stage startup

What does it take to raise capital for a successful early-stage startup? Is it all about having a great idea? Of course not. Any seasoned investor can tell you that great ideas are a dime a dozen.

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How to Present Your Financial Model: 3 Steps to Success

When you’re trying to raise capital for a startup, no tool is more valuable than a solid financial model. With a good model in your corner, you have data to support your story and visuals to show the investor how the business will grow.