Category: Fundraising

Finding the right investors is a key moment for any SaaS founder at the seed stage. In 2023, global venture funding for SaaS companies crossed $90 billion, but the reality is that only a small fraction of startups secure backing from the top seed investors. These early partners do more than just write checks —…

It’s no secret that gaming is bigger than ever—last year, over 3 billion people played video games worldwide. But with so many reviews, forums, and influencers out there, it’s easy to feel lost in the crowd. Sometimes, it feels like everyone’s playing—and talking about—the same titles, while truly unique voices and lesser-known games get drowned…

Fundraising is one of the toughest—and most important—challenges for startup founders. Getting it right can make the difference between speeding up your company’s growth or stalling out. Yet for all the advice out there, it’s surprisingly common to feel lost or unprepared: according to DocSend, less than 1% of startups actually secure venture capital funding,…

Fundraising is one of the trickiest parts of building a startup. It can often feel like a balancing act, turning knobs and pulling levers but never quite sure if you’ve got it right. The reality is that raising capital is a lot like managing a marketplace: it’s about balancing what you’re offering (supply) with what…

Whether you’re raising money for a school project, a local charity, or an ambitious nonprofit, fundraising often feels like a mountain to climb. In today’s world, with so many causes and organizations vying for attention, standing out and hitting your fundraising goals can be a real challenge. In fact, according to recent research, only about…

Strong fund administration is the backbone of any successful investment fund. It’s more than managing numbers – it’s about building trust, keeping operations smooth, and making sure investors have clear insight into how their money is managed. With global assets in investment funds topping $71 trillion in 2023, the stakes have never been higher for…

Starting a new business is exciting, but there’s one challenge every founder faces early on: where to get the money to turn an idea into reality. For many, the first place to look is close to home—friends and family. In fact, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, around 22% of startups get their very first…

Imagine waking up to a simple memo from your founder that not only explains where the company is headed, but also why it matters. Suddenly, everyone’s on the same page. That’s the quiet power of founder memos—a tool increasingly embraced by startup leaders to create clarity, spark honest conversation, and set a tone for the…

Starting a company is full of challenges, but sometimes it’s the simple things—like endless forms, complicated approval processes, or unclear requests—that drain a founder’s energy the most. In fact, a recent Harvard Business Review study found that 35% of startup founders cited operational headaches and administrative overload as a key factor in burnout or failure.…

How much is your startup really worth? It’s a question that stirs debate in almost every pitch meeting and fundraising round. Getting the right answer is crucial—recent studies show that over 90% of startups face difficulty attracting investment, and unrealistic valuations are a common cause of missed opportunities for both founders and investors. But valuing…