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Navigating the 2025 Fundraising Landscape Breaks down how early-stage founders should approach raising money in 2025 — with real strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and investor psychology. Link: https://www.rightsidecapital.com/blog/navigating-the-202

Too many startups are running like they have a ginnie They raise funds like more is always coming. They spend like revenue is guaranteed. They delay tough choices, thinking they’ll “fix it later.” But sometimes... later never comes. ✅ Being defaul

Cold Emails: Dead or Alive for Startups? 👻 (Hint: Personalisation is Key!) Generic mass emails = DEAD 💀. BUT... Highly personalised, relevant emails = Still kicking! ✅ Do Your Homework 🕵️‍♀️: Research their role, company, and potential pain poi

💡Why Every Startup Needs a Financial Advisor Many founders believe financial planning is something to worry about later. But the truth? Your financial foundation decides how far your startup can go. Here’s why startups work with advisors early: ✅ P

7 Costliest mistakes that firat time founders make Startups are inherently risky, so it's crucial to chase asymmetric risks—maximizing upside while minimizing downside. Many first-time founders make costly mistakes that can be avoided. Here are the

Fundraising Mistakes That Cost Founders Weeks - or the Whole Round Fundraising delays rarely come from investor feedback. They come from founder missteps. Here are the 3 mistakes I see again and again: 🔻 Chasing too many investors at once No prio

Cap Table 101 - Here is how to keep it healthy A lot of founders mess up their cap table in early days. Here are 3 quick rules: 1. Founders should own ~80–85% post pre-seed Too low, and VCs will worry you’re already over-diluted. 2. Avoid giving b

2005–2006, Apple was secretly working on what would become the iPhone. It was a revolutionary idea: a phone with a touchscreen, no keyboard, and smooth gestures like pinch-to-zoom. Very few people knew what was coming. At the same time, Google was w

Fresh VC Capital Is Flowing — Early-Stage Radar 2025 From AI to biotech to climate and quantum — capital’s moving fast into deep tech. 🚀 Highlights: Alt Capital (altcap.com) — $275M for AI enterprise. Tandem Ventures (tandeminvest.com) — $50M + $1

Fresh VC Capital Is Flowing — Early-Stage Radar 2025 From AI to biotech to climate and quantum — capital’s moving fast into deep tech. 🚀 Highlights: Alt Capital (altcap.com) — $275M for AI enterprise. Tandem Ventures (tandeminvest.com) — $50M + $1