You want the truth on option pools from pre-seed to Series B? Here it is. Pre-seed and seed pools sit around 10-15% of fully diluted shares. Most founders target 12-13% at funding, with 10% as […]
In 2025, the average pre-seed round stood at $1.52M, and about 3% of these startups reach seed funding. You’re not aiming for luck here; you’re aiming for traction that investors cannot ignore in under 90 […]
Kalam Labs bets big on defense tech, and you should watch how they deploy a $3-5M Series A by end-2025 to pivot from space to defense R&D. Trust me, this move isn’t just a funding […]
Startup shutdowns occurred in 2024, and the trend will continue in 2025. The data show where founders fail and what survives. Quick Hacks provide guidance. Nail product-market fit first 34% fail because the market did […]
No cap, you need to see the macro to avoid blindsides from politics, law, or regulatory swings. AI adoption appears everywhere, driving shifts in operations, product, and business models. Startups use AI to cut costs, […]
You want a solid method to value early-stage startups without guessing. The Scorecard Method, Bill Payne’s brainchild, remains the backbone for angels in 2025. You start with the regional/industry average and adjust with a weighted […]
Bootstrapping startups isn’t a trend, it is a discipline JPMorgan warns about. Big banks do not cheer for risk, they map who can grow on cash flow, not hype. I’m not guessing here. JPMorgan released […]
I want to tell you about a move in climate tech funding in the U.S., the All Aboard Coalition launched a $50M fund to back early-scale climate startups. It is a targeted effort to address […]
Commonwealth Fusion Systems pulled off a round, $863 million in a Series B2. This round shows fusion is progressing toward deployment. SPARC is expected to reach net energy positive fusion by late 2026 or early […]
I remember the stress of your first big investor meeting. VCs aren’t looking for a pretty pitch; they’re chasing numbers, risks, and a vision they can compound with your team. First, understand what they’re really […]
YC is legendary , but it’s not a magic wand. I had a founder ask if it’s worth the hype, and I told them: it depends on you, your idea, and how you ride the […]
You’re hearing about a brain-health effort . Isaac Health closed a $10.5 million Series A led by Flare Capital , with Industry Ventures and Black Opal Ventures joining, plus existing backers like Meridian Street , […]
