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So much of a startup’s success lies on the shoulders of the founders, which means that founders need to maintain their mental well-being and inner strength to succeed. The challenges along the journey...

Putting together a winning pitch deck is always a challenge because a good pitch deck encompasses almost everything that you are as a startup. Jamie Harford is one of the leading startup advisors in t...

To succeed in raising capital for your startup, you’ll need to be systematic and strategic. In many ways, the process of fundraising resembles the sales process. This is what helped Jamie Johnston bui...

A financial plan is not just about making projections, it’s about understanding your market, clients, and business. Communicating this information to investors is a crucial part of any capital raise. ...

Raising the capital you need won’t happen with only a pitch deck. You will also need to address the deeper, probing questions investors are bound to ask. Being aware of both your strengths and weaknes...

In a recent episode of the Meet.Capitol startup podcast, we spoke to Anabel Maldonado, the founder of Psykhe AI. Her unique blend of expertise in neuropsychology and luxury e-commerce has shaped her a...

Leading a startup comes with a cost. It inevitably includes going through hardships and making tough decisions. Mark Achler, general partner at Math Venture Partners, has seen hundreds of startup jour...

In the world of startups, the power of storytelling often determines the trajectory of success. Here are some of the essentials to winning investments and more with your startup’s story, based on our ...

One type of investor in startups is the angel group. These are angel investors who invest their own money, often in early-stage startups. These groups might operate through syndicated deals, in which ...

Grants present a significant advantage for startups, offering a means to secure funding without losing equity or accruing debt. Kat Weaver, the CEO of Power to Pitch, shared some important insights ab...

One type of persona startup founders encounter many times through their fundraising journey is the “finder.”  “Finders” are individuals or entities that help connect startups with potential investors,...

Connecting with investors is always a challenge. We spoke about these challenges and how to overcome them with Daniel Sawko, the co-founder of ShipShape.vc, a free research platform that aggregates da...