Strategic Acquisition

VC Term Sheet Template & Guide: Every Clause Explained with Examples

A clause-by-clause breakdown of every standard VC term sheet provision — what each term means, what's market, what to negotiate, and the red flags that cost founders millions.

Famous Pitch Decks: Real Examples from Airbnb, Uber, Buffer and 20+ Funded Startups

We analyzed the actual pitch decks from Airbnb, Uber, Buffer, LinkedIn, and 20+ other funded startups. Here's what worked, what didn't, and the patterns every founder should steal.

Startup Funding Rounds Explained: Pre-Seed to Series F (With Typical Amounts)

Every funding round from pre-seed to Series F, explained with real numbers. Typical amounts, valuations, dilution percentages, and who invests at each stage.

How Startup Exits Work: IPO, M&A, and Secondary Sales Explained

90% of exits are M&A, not IPOs. Here's how each exit type works, who gets paid what, and how liquidation preferences change the math at different exit prices.

Follow-On Strategy for Angel Investors: When to Double Down

How to think about follow-on investments in your angel portfolio — pro-rata rights, signaling risks, reserve allocation, metrics to evaluate, and when it's smarter to walk away.

Series B, C, D, and E Funding: What Each Round Means for Your Startup

Series B, C, D, and E rounds each signal a different stage of risk reduction and scaling. Here's what investors expect at each stage, what valuations look like, and how dilution compounds.