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Convertible Note Valuation Caps: Necessary or Evil?
What's a valuation cap? Learn what it is and how it works before you consider convertible debt for your startup's next fundraising round.
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The Importance of Bookkeeping for Fast-Growing Startups
Fine-tuned, accurate bookkeeping is a seldom mentioned startup success factor. Learn why it's important to get your books in order, ASAP.
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10 Steps for Setting Up Your Startup's Accounting Function
It's never too soon to set up your startup's accounting function & establish infrastructure to support company finances as you grow.
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What Is Unit Economics in SaaS?
Taking a unit economics approach helps you steer your SaaS company in the right direction, with a focus on driving profit and growth.
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Venture Debt: What Is It and How Does It Work?
What is venture debt and how does it work? Learn the basics so you can avoid bad funding deals that put your business at risk.
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Debt Covenants Explained: A Guide for Startups
What are loan or debt covenants and how do they work? Learn to steer clear of overly-restrictive covenants and avoid costly violations.
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How to Value a Startup: A Quick Guide for SaaS Founders
Raising funds? Just want to know how valuation works? Learn how to value your startup with our Quick Guide for SaaS founders.
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How To Get Funding from Angel Investors
Who are angel investors? How do you find them? We explain how angel investments work and offer tips to help pre-revenue startups get funded.
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How to 10x your business intelligence with finance automation
By Geoff Charles, Head of Product, Ramp Time is the only asset a business can never fully recoup. For companies looking to become leaders...
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Venture Capital and Startup Fundraising in 2022: A New Environment
Venture capital investments changed dramatically in 2022, as did startup valuations. We explore what's different and the new opportunities a
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How to Navigate a Shifting Funding Market: Tips from a Risk Perspective
You’ve seen the staggering inflation rates. You’ve almost certainly been hit by them – at the gas pump, at the supermarket checkout, even...
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How to Navigate a Shifting Funding Market: Tips from a VC
As you are aware, the startup funding landscape has been changing over the past several months. Rather than funding growth at any cost,...
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How to Easily Forecast Recurring Revenue Using Clockwork
Clockwork made a solution for forecasting and modeling recurring revenue. Startup founders will want to see how easy it is!
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Comparing Startup Financing Options
There are more startup financing options than ever. Compare the pros and cons of these 3 popular VC-alternative funding sources.
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What Is Seed Funding and How Do You Get It?
When it's time to get serious and raise seed money for your startup, start here. Learn what it is and how to prepare for a seed round.
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What Startups Need to Know About Seeking Financing During the Pandemic
In the midst of this global pandemic, startups are working tirelessly to keep their business running. For many, that means securing...
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Why Do Banks Hate SaaS Companies?
Banks don't often lend money to growing SaaS startups. See where SaaS founders should go for capital investments and loans.
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How Startup Investors Use Data
Data matters to startup investors. It helps evaluate investments and make important funding decisions, but data can be used differently.
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How to Write an Elevator Pitch for Your Startup
Create a short explanation of your startup that garners interest in a just a few seconds – or the time it takes to go to the next floor.
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Considering a Business Loan? Don’t Ignore the True Cost of Capital
When considering a business loan to finance your capital needs, you’ll no doubt encounter a number of funding options. There are several...
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