Founder resources

Lay your hands on proven startup tips, tools, and templates so you don’t have to recreate the wheel, you just have to roll it in the direction you want to go.

Raising your next round

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 10, 2020

1 min read