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Pre-Seed vs Series A: Option Pool Sizing Split
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Pre-Seed vs Series A: Option Pool Sizing Split

 Daimen Blaine

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 […]

December 2, 2025 Read More Pre-Seed vs Series A: Option Pool Sizing Split
Pre-Seed KPIs You Need to Track
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Pre-Seed KPIs You Need to Track

 Daimen Blaine

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 […]

November 25, 2025 Read More Pre-Seed KPIs You Need to Track
Kalam Labs’ $3-5M Series A: Defense R&D Pivot
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Kalam Labs’ $3-5M Series A: Defense R&D Pivot

 Daimen Blaine

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 […]

November 15, 2025 Read More Kalam Labs’ $3-5M Series A: Defense R&D Pivot
PESTEL Zen for Startups: 2025 Playbook
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PESTEL Zen for Startups: 2025 Playbook

 Daimen Blaine

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, […]

November 10, 2025 Read More PESTEL Zen for Startups: 2025 Playbook
Bio-Based Packaging: Closed-Loop Startup Playbook
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Bio-Based Packaging: Closed-Loop Startup Playbook

 Daimen Blaine

You’re looking at a new wave in packaging. Here it is. Zerocircle in India closed a $2.32 million seed round in January 2025. That momentum shows demand for seaweed-based packaging that cuts plastic use. GrowPack […]

October 16, 2025 Read More Bio-Based Packaging: Closed-Loop Startup Playbook
The $50M Fundraising Playbook for 2025–2026
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The $50M Fundraising Playbook for 2025–2026

 Daimen Blaine

You’re chasing a $50M fundraising playbook that works in 2025 and will still work in 2026. No fluff; present the facts and how you apply them. It is difficult to explain how the market shifted […]

October 15, 2025 Read More The $50M Fundraising Playbook for 2025–2026
All Aboard Coalition launches $50M fund for US climate tech startups
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All Aboard Coalition launches $50M fund for US climate tech startups

 Daimen Blaine

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 […]

September 8, 2025 Read More All Aboard Coalition launches $50M fund for US climate tech startups
One-person Unicorns: Why Solo Founders Are Data-Backed Winners by 2030
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One-person Unicorns: Why Solo Founders Are Data-Backed Winners by 2030

 Daimen Blaine

You’re not dreaming, unicorns aren’t a sci‑fi plot, they’re a data-backed trend here to stay. Bet, no cap: solo founders are shrinking the gap between “bootstrapped hobby” and “unicorn on the block,” and AI‑first ops […]

September 5, 2025 Read More One-person Unicorns: Why Solo Founders Are Data-Backed Winners by 2030
Startup Squad’s AI & Early-Stage Funding Drip is Deadass Slapping No Cap
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Startup Squad’s AI & Early-Stage Funding Drip is Deadass Slapping No Cap

 Daimen Blaine

Sector-specific AI startups like FloVision and Ramp are stealing the show, not just big rounds—specialization is the new flex no cap. Hardware is making a comeback—companies like Groq are pushing AI infrastructure to next level, […]

July 30, 2025 Read More Startup Squad’s AI & Early-Stage Funding Drip is Deadass Slapping No Cap
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