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Raising money is a big hurdle for most startups, and choosing the right way to do it can shape a company’s future. That’s why convertible notes have become such a common tool in early-stage funding. In fact, according to NVCA data, convertible notes and similar instruments are used in over half of U.S. seed financings.…

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Raising money is one of the biggest challenges for startups, especially in the early days. Traditional bank loans are hard to get, and giving away equity can get complicated fast. That’s where convertible debt comes in—a way to get funding now, with the promise that the debt will turn into shares later on. According to…

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Keeping track of who owns what in a business might sound straightforward, but contributed equity—money or assets that people put into a company in exchange for ownership—can get complicated fast. Mistakes in equity records are more common than many realize. In fact, 29% of startups experience cap table errors that can lead to disputes or…

Read more about Contributed Equity Management: How to Track and Optimize Ownership

Understanding where a company’s money comes from is essential for anyone interested in business or investing. One of the most telling clues is how much shareholders have directly invested, known as contributed capital. This figure isn’t just a technical accounting term—it helps paint a clearer picture of a company’s financial backbone and signals the level…

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