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How to calculate the valuation of pre-revenue startups

Investment
2
min read
Are you a pre-revenue startup planning to raise funds? Then this blog post is a perfect fit for you because understanding your valuation is a key first step. It’ll boost your fundraising confidence, help you impress your investors and prepare you for future funding rounds.

Call option & put option

Newsletter
Investment
3
min read
Time for the last newsletter in this quarter! We know things are busy over there, so we’ll keep this one extra short. Today, we’re discussing another two investor rights that you’re bound to spot in an investment term sheet - call options and put options.

Investment vocabulary

Investment
Legal
4
min read
Getting new funds can be complicated as it is. Make it easier by understanding all the legal lingo with our investment vocabulary that anyone can understand.

Right of first refusal

Newsletter
Investment
3
min read
Hey there, startup nation! Q1 is in full swing and we know you might be eyeing a new round of fundraising for your venture. Today, we’re getting personal with another investor right you might come across during negotiating a term sheet - the right of first refusal (ROFR). Let’s get started.

Understand the investment process for startups

Investment
Legal
6
min read
A key hurdle to being investment-ready is the idea of due diligence. Potential investors will follow a due diligence process to make sure that your company is a viable fit for their investment. Learn how to prepare ahead to speed up your next investment round and attract the best investors.

Pre-emptive right

Newsletter
Investment
3
min read
Hello startup superstars, we have to be honest with you. The whole “New Year, new me” phrase doesn’t really apply to us. We value consistency - and that’s why we’re back with our newsletter devoted to explaining key legal terms to startup enthusiasts. Today, we’re launching a new miniseries on investor rights in the context of negotiating a term sheet - starting with pre-emptive right.

Common shares and preferred shares

Newsletter
Investment
3
min read
Startups can issue different types of shares connected with a wide array of rights and obligations. Let's dive into the difference between common shares and preferred shares together.

Valuation trinity

Newsletter
Investment
3
min read
Putting a number on your business can be complicated. Let’s decode the three most common approaches to valuation found in investment documents.

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