Do you know that almost 70% of SMEs would want their accountants to provide business advisory services over the next 5 years? Are you aware that one-third of SMEs use their accountants as virtual CFOs or want to? In these unprecedented times, digital technologies are leading to new SME expectations. SMEs expect digitization and financial […]
The first and the most significant deal of all the deals in a startup is typically the one that determines how to split equity among co-founders? The significance of this deal lies in the fact that it has the power to negatively impact all the subsequent deals in a startup. Noam Wasserman in his book […]
One of the most common questions that first time entrepreneurs have is – “How to find angel investors”. Angels are an essential source of finance for startups primarily for two reasons: First, for the fund amount they provide to the startups. And second, the growth stage at which they offer such funds. Typically, early-stage startups […]
There are various sources through which a startup can raise funds including angel investors, venture capitalists, crowdfunding, and government grants. However, the fact of the matter is the principles of a good pitch remain the same no matter what the source of raising funds. A founder or an entrepreneur gets a single chance of meeting […]
Entrepreneurs come up with innovative ideas and establish startups to convert such ideas into business opportunities. Startups go a long way in driving a country’s economic growth. But the reality is that only a few startups are able to go against the tide and achieve success. As per a study, 70% of the startups fail […]
More often than not, founders prepare themselves to answer potential investors in the best way possible. However, that’s not the only way of convincing investors to give the funding that your company needs. This is because asking the right questions to your potential investors is also equally as important. Being able to ask good questions […]
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a company is the one who can give a prudent view of the company’s state of business. The financial reports that a CFO presents to the company’s board contain all the necessary information that helps its members make critical decisions. Accordingly, the Financial Directors must ensure that the company’s […]
If you are an entrepreneur looking to raise capital, then getting the investor due diligence process right is critical. Understanding what investors look for in a due diligence process helps you navigate the challenges that the due diligence might throw up. Investments in start-ups are inherently risky. The pre-investor due diligence helps investors identify risks, […]
Do you know that top venture capital firms consider on average 101 opportunities before closing a deal? Are you aware that 95% of the VCs give importance to the founder’s team over his business idea? And, do you know that 31% of early-stage venture capital firms do not forecast company financials while making an investment […]
When signing term sheets, one of the most common questions that a founder asks is “Is the term sheet legally binding”. A term sheet is a document that outlines the key terms of an agreement. It is like an agreement but not legally binding. But that does not mean that there is no legal aspect […]