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Can you build your pitch deck with AI?
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?

Building a pitch deck sucks. Can we make it easier with AI? I tested 13 AI pitch deck builders for you, so you don't have to.

By Stéphane Nasser| October 2, 2023
How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding
How to raise $2M in equity-free grant funding

In this post, we will share key information about existing grant options that are available to founders in the UK, EU, and US, so you can maximize your chances of success.

By Hemal Bhagwan| June 21, 2023
The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story
The legal implications of AI in startup fundraising: a Memorial Day 2023 story

I'm a securities attorney in New York. In other words, I do the legal stuff so my clients - startups - can raise funds safely and efficiently. On this Memorial Day weekend of 2023, what was I doing, you ask? I was busy preparing a “risk factor,” addressing the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered technology!

By Côme Laffay| May 30, 2023
How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter
How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter

The startup ecosystem in India has been gaining impetus over the last few years and is touted to grow stronger even in the face of these uncertain times. Here’s how Indian startups can plan to survive and nurture success through this funding winter.

By Vittal Ramakrishna| May 8, 2023
How to prepare your cap table for seed funding
How to prepare your cap table for seed funding

A cap table is a document that defines the company's ownership structure; it is where investors are listed, shares are assigned, and ownership percentages are calculated. The purpose of this article is to outline the basic structure of a well-maintained cap table.

By Grace Dandan| April 25, 2023
How to improve your fundability odds
How to improve your fundability odds

This post breaks down the methodology behind the Fundability Assessment and help you find ways to boost your signal, making yourself more "fundable": team, tech, traction, terms.

By Stéphane Nasser| April 10, 2023
How to Raise Under Reg CF
How to Raise Under Reg CF

Equity Crowdfunding (also known as “Reg CF”) authorizes US companies to reach out to both accredited and non-accredited investors and raise up to $5 million in any rolling 12-month period.

By Côme Laffay| March 15, 2023
How to raise funds under Reg D, Rule 506(c)
How to raise funds under Reg D, Rule 506(c)

Rule 506(c) allows companies to raise an unlimited amount of money from accredited investors; unlike under Rule 506(b), the securities offered by a company relying on Rule 506(c) may not be sold to any investor that is not accredited.

By Côme Laffay| March 1, 2023
How to raise funds under Reg D, Rule 506(b)
How to raise funds under Reg D, Rule 506(b)

Rule 506(b) is a popular exemption from registration, as it allows startups to raise an unlimited amount of money from accredited investors and up to 35 non-accredited investors.

By Côme Laffay| February 13, 2023