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Is Fundraising the Right Move for Your Startup?

First Principles Fundraising #1 For many founders, venture capital (VC) is often perceived as the…


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The State of Funding in Southern Europe: Insights from Rome Startup Week 2024

At this year's Rome Startup Week, a notable panel titled "The State of Funding in Southern Europe"…


PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.9

On September 25, 2024, you’ll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation…


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How to set your SAFE Cap

SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity), and other regional variants of the SAFE, have surged…


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How to set your SAFE Discount

SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity), and other regional variants of the SAFE, have surged…


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How To Value a SaaS Startup

Every startup valuation presents a unique challenge. It’s not just about throwing numbers into a…


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SAFE Caps and Discounts: Setting the right terms for your round

Increasingly, founders are turning to convertible instruments (40-95%, depending on round size)…


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Revenue and EBITDA Multiples: The role of comparison in startup valuation

Multiples are the cornerstone for understanding the share pricing for companies of all sizes, from…


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The $5B Club: Irrationality in Generative AI valuation

How do you value startups creating foundational LLMs, or related generative AI technologies? So far…


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Building a Winning Data Room: Best Practices for Early-Stage Startups

For early-stage startups looking to onboard prospective investors, a well-organized data room is an…