Simple Agreement for Future Equity Explained for First-Time Founders
SAFEs feel fast and simple, but their real consequences hide in clauses that hit founders hardest.
Simone Nakamura
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Fundraising and Investor Relations
9 stories in Fundraising and Investor Relations.
Equity Dilution in Startup Funding Rounds
Founder ownership shrinks faster than most realize, dropping to 23% by Series B.
Marcus Mbeki
Series A Readiness Metrics for NYC B2B Startups
Investors now require $2M to $5M ARR and 100% growth to clear Series A.
Kai Adeyemi
Pitch Deck Mistakes That Stall NYC Seed Rounds
Most NYC seed decks still pitch like 2022, but the bar for closing has moved sharply higher.
Kai Ashworth
SAFE vs Priced Round for Early NYC Startups
Deal size and round stage matter far more than founder preference in choosing between them.
Julian Yamada
Seed Round Valuation Benchmarks for NYC Startups
National medians mask huge variation—know your sector and city to value your round right.
Talia Ford
How NYC Founders Use Co-Investor Relationships to Close Rounds
NYC founders need trusted co-investors who already know each other to close rounds.
Dmitri Sørensen
NYC Angel Investor Networks and How to Access Them
Organized groups, operator-angels, and syndicates each require different strategies to land funding.
Vera Vance
Warm Introduction Paths to NYC Investors
Network-building matters more than pitch decks, and starting now beats waiting until you need money.
Theo Yamada