Don't Reverse Engineer Your Startup Valuation to Fit the Deal
A valuation earns its keep before the raise, as your anchor. Building one backwards to justify a…
How Much to Raise: The Competitive Angle Most Founders Miss
Every founder preparing to raise asks the same question: how much should I raise? The standard…
The Q1 Sprint: Your 6-Week Fundraising Timeline for Early 2026
The best founders don't just raise capital—they time it. And if you're planning to fundraise in…
Marketplace Valuation: Beyond GMV to Real Value Creation
When DoorDash went public in December 2020, investors valued the company at $72 billion despite…
Average Growth Rate For Startups in 2025
Most startups set revenue targets by gut feel—or simply copy the hockey-stick curves they see in…
The State of European Tech, with Robin Wauters [The Equidam Podcast - 13]
In this conversation, Daniel Faloppa and Robin Wauters discuss the evolution of the European tech…
Investment in AI: Long-term defensibility and value creation [The Equidam Podcast - 12]
This conversation explores the rapid rise of AI investment, the differences between AI…
Building venture success across Europe with Peach Zwyssig of Axelra [The Equidam Podcast - 9]
In this conversation, Peach Zwyssig, CEO of Accelra, discusses the intricacies of building tech…
Benchmarks for startup revenue growth
One of the hardest parts of building a truly innovative company is understanding what success looks…