What Is the Biggest Mistake Investors Make When Working With Founders?
The biggest mistake investors make is trying to control the company instead of trusting the founder. Investors often assume that […]
Key Clauses in a Shareholders’ Agreement (SSHA) Every Startup Founder Should Carefully Review
Once a term sheet is signed, many founders assume the hard part is over. In reality, the Shareholders’ Agreement, often
Key Clauses in a Startup Term Sheet Every Founder Must Understand Before Raising Capital
For many founders, receiving the first term sheet feels like a milestone moment. It often represents validation, momentum, and the
Are you ready to scale up?
Our startup has seen considerable growth both in topline and profits. Is this the right time to raise funds and
Why some startups do not get funded?
We have the privilege to engage with numerous founders who are building exciting startups, and consequently looking to raise funds.
Founder Energy in a Pitch: Why First Impressions Decide More Than You Think
Most founders believe investors make decisions based on slides, numbers, and market size. They don’t. Not initially. Before your TAM
Inside the IC Room: What Really Happens — And How Founders Should Prepare
If you’re raising institutional capital — especially from a Micro-PE or growth-oriented fund — the Investment Committee (IC) is the
FOUNDER–INVESTOR COMPATIBILITY SCORE
How to use:Both Founder and Investor answer honestly.Score each item 1 (Strong Match) → 5 (Severe Mismatch) At the end
VC Prenup: Why Every Founder–Investor Relationship Needs One (Before the First Term Sheet)
Most founder–investor blow-ups don’t happen because either side is malicious.They happen because expectations live in people’s heads instead of on
Founder–Investor Prenup Agreement
Most founder–investor conflicts arise not from bad intent, but from unclear expectations.This prenup is designed to align incentives, define boundaries,