Financing
Liquidation Preferences
Learn about the mechanics of liquidation preference calculations and how these provisions can influence the amount that shareholders receive during an exit.
The Black-Scholes Model
What is the Black-Scholes Model (BSM), how is it developed, and how does it compare to lattice models? The answers can be found in this article.
Valuation Considerations—Earnings Quality and Accruals
Earnings quality refers to the quality and reliability of your financial statements. Learn how investors will analyze your earnings quality during the valuation process.
Stock Options 101 (for Employees)
This article provides an easy-to-understand overview of how stock options work and why startups use them.
Convertible Preferred Stock and Convertible Debt
Startups typically raise capital by issuing convertible preferred stock or convertible debt. Find answers to frequently asked questions about these financing arrangements.
Private Placements: Reg D Offerings
Fewer regulations and more flexibility—a private placement may be a good source of funding for your company's next big project.
Term Sheets Overview
Term sheets explain the details of a VC firm’s investment offer. Learn more about these important documents and discover some tips for navigating negotiations.
Dilution and Stock Option Pools
Securing capital from outside investors will dilute your ownership position. Learn about how funding rounds and stock option pools can affect your startup’s ownership structure.
Valuation
Startup valuations are at the center of negotiations between investors and founders. Find out how investors determine a company’s worth.
Overview of Startup Financing
Gain a broader perspective about startup financing and find out how startups raise capital to fund their growth.
Types of Startup Investors
Founders have more financing options than ever before. Cut through the confusion and get an in-depth look at the different types of startup investors.
The Stages of Startup Financing
Follow the financing path of startups from seed money to exit and learn about the pros and cons of bootstrapping.
Venture Capital
Find out how Venture capital (VC) firms are structured, how they decide which startups to invest in, and what characteristics you should look for in a VC investor.
