Fundraising
Raising your next round
Get support at every step of the way with these tried-and-true fundraising tips, tools, and templates.


From Seed to Series A: How to Develop an Effective Fundraising Strategy
Get ready to secure Series A funding with these fundraising tips, templates, and tools.
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How to Secure Seed to Series A Financing
Learn about investor fit and more from Gilt Co-founder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Jenny Fielding of Techstars, and Brad Gillespie of IA Ventures.
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How to Secure Seed to Series A Financing
Learn about investor fit and more from Gilt Co-founder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Jenny Fielding of Techstars, and Brad Gillespie of IA Ventures.
Karl Alomar
May 18, 2021
3 min read



Suze Orman: How Startup Founders Can Cope with Financial Stress
Get advice from America’s personal finance expert on what financial wellness looks like.
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Suze Orman: How Startup Founders Can Cope with Financial Stress
Get advice from America’s personal finance expert on what financial wellness looks like.
Matt Hoffman
February 22, 2021
3 min read



Startup Valuation: How to Value Your Business
From leveraging business appraisers to understanding forecasting, here’s how to value your startup.
6 min read

Startup Valuation: How to Value Your Business
From leveraging business appraisers to understanding forecasting, here’s how to value your startup.
M13 Team
January 16, 2021
6 min read



How to Hire a CFO
Your startup needs a CFO with relevant experience—and the ability to strengthen your company culture.
6 min read

How to Hire a CFO
Your startup needs a CFO with relevant experience—and the ability to strengthen your company culture.
M13 Team
January 16, 2021
6 min read



How to Get VC Funding
From compelling pitch decks to multiple investment offers, here’s what to keep in mind as a founder.
7 min read

How to Get VC Funding
From compelling pitch decks to multiple investment offers, here’s what to keep in mind as a founder.
M13 Team
November 17, 2020
7 min read



Founders' Stock: Everything You Need to Know
Get answers to questions about startup equity like when to issue founders’ stock and why it matters.
10 min read

Founders' Stock: Everything You Need to Know
Get answers to questions about startup equity like when to issue founders’ stock and why it matters.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
10 min read



How to Raise Capital for Your Startup
Find out if crowdfunding, venture firms, angel investors, or bootstrapping is right for your startup.
7 min read

How to Raise Capital for Your Startup
Find out if crowdfunding, venture firms, angel investors, or bootstrapping is right for your startup.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
7 min read



IPO Readiness Checklist: How to Go Public
Is going public the right exit strategy for your startup? Here are some ways to find out.
7 min read

IPO Readiness Checklist: How to Go Public
Is going public the right exit strategy for your startup? Here are some ways to find out.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
7 min read



Seed Funding for Tech Startups: Everything You Need to Know
Beyond the seed check, early-stage founders get operational support and more from a VC firm like M13.
6 min read

Seed Funding for Tech Startups: Everything You Need to Know
Beyond the seed check, early-stage founders get operational support and more from a VC firm like M13.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
6 min read



Series A vs. Series B Funding: What's the Difference?
Get to know the stages of startup funding from seed to Series C funding.
7 min read

Series A vs. Series B Funding: What's the Difference?
Get to know the stages of startup funding from seed to Series C funding.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
7 min read



What Every Founder Should Know About 409A Valuation
Every startup needs to have a 409A valuation performed annually. Here’s why.
7 min read

What Every Founder Should Know About 409A Valuation
Every startup needs to have a 409A valuation performed annually. Here’s why.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
7 min read



Venture Capital Metrics: How VC Firms Are Measured
After examining a VC firm’s quantitative metrics, remember to evaluate these qualitative metrics as well.
7 min read

Venture Capital Metrics: How VC Firms Are Measured
After examining a VC firm’s quantitative metrics, remember to evaluate these qualitative metrics as well.
M13 Team
November 9, 2020
7 min read



How to Fundraise During COVID-19
Learn how to raise money over Zoom, hear whether revenue is important now, and more.
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How to Fundraise During COVID-19
Learn how to raise money over Zoom, hear whether revenue is important now, and more.
Lindsey Marlowe
May 20, 2020
2 min read



Carter Reum & dot.LA: Investing During Uncertain Times
Hear from M13’s co-founder on the state of venture during these unprecedented times.
1 min read

Carter Reum & dot.LA: Investing During Uncertain Times
Hear from M13’s co-founder on the state of venture during these unprecedented times.
Lindsey Marlowe
May 10, 2020
1 min read
