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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

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

5 Common Mistakes First-Time Startup Founders Make Starting a business? Avoid these pitfalls: 1️⃣ Hiring full-time too early – Wait until you have product-market fit. 2️⃣ Ignoring offshore talent– Save money without sacrificing quality. 3️⃣ S

Mayank Bidawatka's🧵 How I Raised $4M in a Tough Market - Fundraising Playbook 1. Angel Strategy • Focus on people who know you and believe in your vision • Keep individual amounts low but target 10-15 angels • Choose angels who can add strategic

FUNDRAISING DYNAMICS Two key factors play a major role in early-stage fundraising: founder pedigree and traction. ➡️ Founder pedigree becomes especially important when you’re just starting out with an idea on paper. Investors look at your backgroun