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Investor feedback is rarely valuable because it's rarely true. When they pass, most investors give a generic, well-rounded reason. "It's not you, it's me" kind of thing. But why is it that way?

M&A can help startups accelerate growth, acquire talent, expand market share, and even achieve a higher valuation than they could on their own. However, the process requires careful planning, research, and execution. Here’s a quick guide to navigating M&A as an early-stage startup.

Should you use an external advisor to help raise funds for your startup? In this post, I want to give you the playbook on working with a fundraising advisor: is it a good idea for you, how to pick the right one, and what you should expect?

Crowdfunding platforms allow entrepreneurs to raise capital from “the crowd” in varying amounts. In return, investors get compensated with equity in the company or other rewards. This post covers the top 20 crowdfunding platforms for startup founders.

A rigorous due diligence process can help investors avoid predictably bad investments and bring some sense back into decisions that can be highly emotional. This guide is designed to help both founders and investors nail the DD process.

With this guide, you’ll be equipped to understand the purpose and importance of a data room, and how to create a winning one for your startup.

In the prior essays, we’ve touched on items that need to be considered when forming a management company. To make this process easier, see the template below, which can serve as a checklist for aspiring VCs.