Reading the Term Sheet That Actually Matters
The valuation was the number he wanted. €14 million pre-money at seed. It felt like validation, and...
The Handoff Gap: Why Strong Seed Companies Fail to Reach Series...
The company had twelve months of consistent revenue growth. Net revenue retention was above 110%. The founding...
The Premature Raise: Why Launching Too Early Costs More Than Not...
The company had six months of revenue. Twelve customers. The largest paid EUR 800 per month. Monthly...
Running a Competitive Series A: Why Most Founders Mismanage the Best...
The founder had two term sheets. Both were from credible investors. One was from a firm she...
What Pre-Seed Investors Actually Evaluate
The Five Things Your Deck Cannot Show Them The founder had spent three weeks on the deck....
The Preparation-Market Gap: Why Your Deck Is Excellent for an Investor...
The deck was well-constructed. Twelve slides, clean design, a clear problem statement, a credible market size, a...