Fundraising 101
How to Nail Investor-Ready Metrics Before You Raise Pre‑Seed
Pre-seed founder? Discover the must-track metrics that attract investors, build trust, and power your raise with data-driven confidence and clarity.
Posts by Valentina Espina
Fundraising 101 for essential guides and insights on capital raising, venture capital, equity investment, seed rounds, and securing financing from VC firms and equity investors.
Fundraising 101
Early traction without revenue: How to use waitlists, pilots, and LOIs to convince investors
Don’t have paying customers yet? Learn how to turn waitlists, pilots, and LOIs into credible early traction that earns investor attention and builds momentum.
Fundraising 101
Raising Capital during a recession: What founders need to know
Worried about raising capital during a downturn? Here’s how to raise during a recession, what investors expect, and how to stand out in a tighter market.
Fundraising 101
Planning your startup’s pre-seed runway? Here’s what most founders get wrong
Not sure how much runway to raise at pre-seed? Learn how to plan for 18–24 months, avoid dilution mistakes, and set yourself up for your next round.