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Stakes high for startup CFOs as exposure to risk continues to rise

Once a purely financial and strategic planning role, the responsibilities of CFOs have expanded to include anything from operations and IT to human resources. As their responsibilities increase, so does their exposure to risk.

January 25, 2022
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Founder Advice

As VC focus shifts from previous years, here’s how your pitch deck can shine

DocSend’s 2021 pre-seed fundraising research shows that investors are spending more time on three key deck sections: competitive landscape, product readiness, and business model. Here's how founders can put this data into action.

January 24, 2022

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How the best startups are fundraising in 2019
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How the best startups are fundraising in 2019

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Why today’s founder-friendly market doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to raise money

Founders looking to raise capital in 2022 have the market on their side, but should be aware of the current market dynamics and this investor advice.

December 24, 2021
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What Founders Can Learn from Trial Lawyers About Storytelling and the Art of Not Saying Too Much

A story-based elevator pitch and a well-written pitch deck can do much of the work it takes to raise venture capital. In this post, founders can learn the art of storytelling with the skill of brevity during the fundraising process.

November 12, 2021
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Startup Resources

Fundraising Didn’t Just Weather the Pandemic—it Charted the Course to an All-Time High

Based on our data, we look at market influences over the past year, how recent trends compare to previous years, and what the data means for the startup industry.

November 2, 2021
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Founder Advice

How to Gather Notable (Believable) Customer Feedback and Prove Traction Even Before Product

For founders, a critical step at the early stage is to get your idea in front of targeted potential customers to collect key insights to develop a product people want.

October 27, 2021
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4 Types of Documents Founders Must Have in Their Fundraising Data Room (and a Few Additional Tips)

If you’re a founder raising capital, having an organized data room shouldn’t be an afterthought. Instead, think of your data room as a way to impress potential investors with your thoughtfulness and sense of organization.

October 14, 2021
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Founder Advice

What Raising Three Seed Rounds Taught Me About Credibility and The Benefits of Good Storytelling

Having started three venture-backed startups and invested in 25 seed rounds, here are insights I've learned about the importance of credibility and storytelling.

October 5, 2021

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