Startup And VC Basics
6 articles in this category
1. What Is a Startup, Really?
Definition, startup vs. small business, VC fit, and what founders need to prove
2. Cap Table Basics: A Simple Guide to Building a VC-Friendly Cap Table
How ownership, dilution, SAFEs, option pools, and cleanup affect fundraising
3. How to Calculate Startup Runway, Burn Rate, and Raise Timing
How to calculate cash runway and decide when to raise
4. Best Legal Entity for VC: How to Get Fundraising Ready
How Delaware C corps, founder vesting, option pools, and diligence cleanup make a startup easier to finance
5. How to Choose Startup Investors: A Simple Checklist for Evaluating Investor Fit
How to evaluate fit, value, and long-term partnership quality
6. Startup Stages Explained: A Funding Map From Pre-Seed to Series A+
What pre-seed, seed, and Series A actually mean in practice