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Closing Series B: What’s Next?

With new products, team members, goals, and expectations, your daily operations are undoubtedly going to change. What should founders expect? April 14 • Growth

Term Sheet
April 14 • Growth

Getting the Series B Term Sheet Right

Typically, the Series B term sheet process is relatively straightforward — but it has its nuances, too. Here’s our guide to getting it right.


Ops Risk Management Changes
April 14 • Growth

Operational and Risk Management Changes

Series B shifts your business’s goals to a laser-focused vision of strategy. Your risk management approach must change to keep pace with your company’s new momentum.


New Investors new
April 14 • Growth

Identifying the Right New Investors

Since a Series B round is often somewhat different from a Series A, we look at finding, evaluating, and recruiting new right investors for your second round of funding


When Should You Raise Series B
April 14 • Growth

When Should You Raise Series B Funding?

What are the key steps in preparation for a Series B? How to game plan for what’s to come, what to expect, and the pitfalls to avoid.


Closing Deal Social
June 4 • Growth

Negotiating and Closing Your Series A

Coming to the end of your Series A round can drum up a few significant feelings. Relief, joy, fear, and excitement, usually top the list—just to name a few. While it may seem more comfortable to stand back and let things play out, now is the time to refill your coffee, so you’re extra attentive.


Term Sheet Social
May 4 • Growth

The Series A Term Sheet

dEmbarking on a Series A funding round requires intention and precision. No matter if you’re busy choosing venture capital (VC) investors or creating your perfect pitch deck, having your ducks in a row is beneficial. When it comes to the term sheet, however, your negotiating skills can either make or break you. But we can


Pitch Deck Social
April 4 • Growth

How to Create the Perfect Pitch Deck

As an eager business owner, the pitch deck for your Series A is often the first thing on your to-do list. This item is one of the more exciting parts, after all. But just as we’ve described in this entire blog post series, the strategy is everything. Take a step back and slow down to


Finding a VC Social
March 18 • Growth

Getting Ready for Your Series A: Fundraising Strategy

No hard and fast rules exist regarding prerequisites for your Series A fundraising strategy but consider these insider guidelines to get the most out of your professional pursuits.


Finding a VC Social
February 4 • Growth

Finding the Right VC

Plunging in a Series A funding round typically means two things. For starters, you’re on the brink of a massive and profitable (hopefully) business venture. And secondly, you’re likely losing sleep because of all the details on your to-do list. Before attempting to tick off any more tasks, let’s slow down and talk about finding


DO Insurance Social
February 4 • Growth

Get Directors & Officers Insurance

Most fast-growth companies tend to have one concern in common: legitimacy. The “real deal” companies go far, after all. Perhaps you’re ready to move past the seedling stage and are trying to attract quality leadership to your board of directors. Or, you’re embarking on a Series A funding round to harness professional momentum. No matter


Justin
January 4 • Growth

Series A Success Story: An Interview with Fig

We spoke with Justin Bailey of Fig (since acquired by Republic) about his experience on successfully closing a Series A round. He has some great tips and shares important lessons for founders embarking on their funding journey. Tell me a little bit about yourself and why you founded Fig? I’m Justin Bailey, Founder and CEO of

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