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fundraising

Fundraising is a perennial challenge even for the most sophisticated and experienced entrepreneurs.  First-time entrepreneurs often have to learn lessons the hard way. 

There are a number of things you need to consider before you raise money for a business.  Please click on the links below to get started with our educational content for each area:

Funding Basics

  • Debt Financing
  • Equity Financing
  • Funding Sources
    • Self-Funding / Boostrapping
    • Home Equity Loans
    • Commercial Loans
    • SBA Loans
    • Technology Transfer Offices
    • Business Plan Competitions
    • Incubators
    • Angel Investors
    • Seed Funds
    • Venture Capital Firms (Early-Stage)
  • The Investment Process
    • Business Plan
    • Pitching
    • Negotiation Process
    • Closing
  • How Equity Investment Firms Work
    • 2 and 20

Fundraising Documents

  • Term Sheets and Investment Terms
    • Valuation
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Anti-Dilution Provision
    • Dividends
    • Option Pool Creation / Refresh
    • Redemption Right
    • Protective Provisions
    • Information Rights
    • Drag-Along Right
    • Board Representation and Governance Right
    • Voting Rights
  • Preferred Stock Financing Documents 
    • Amended & Restated Certificate of Incorporation
    • Stock Purchase Agreement
    • Investor Rights Agreement
    • Voting Agreement
    • Right of First Refusal
  • Convertible Note Financing
  • Debt Financing
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