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 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)
    • Growth Equity Firms (Mid-Stage)
    • Private Equity Firms (Late-Stage)
  • How Investment Works
    • Negotiation Process
    • Dilution
  • How Investment Firms Work
    • 2 and 20
    • Common and Preferred Stock
    • VC Governance
  • Term Sheets and Investment Terms
    • Valuation
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Anti-Dilution Provisions
    • Dividends
    • Option Pool Creation / Refresh
    • Redemption Rights
    • Protective Provisions
    • Information Rights
    • Drag-Along Rights
    • Board Representation and Governance Rights
    • Voting Rights
  • Legal Documents
    • Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
    • Stock Purchase Agreement
    • Investor Rights Agreement
    • Voting Agreement