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Debt financing: A founder’s guide
Learn about debt financing for startups, including the different types available, the pros and cons, and when it makes sense to use it in your startup fundraising strategy.

Your first pre-seed funding round: A founder's guide
Learn what distinguishes pre-seed funding from other types of startup funding, including the different types of investors and typical round sizes for early-stage companies.

Startup funding: A founder’s guide to raising startup capital
Learn more about the entire startup funding process, including the different types of startup capital, what to expect at each funding stage, and how to prepare for a successful fundraise.

State of Pre-Seed Q3 2025
The total cash raised and count of instruments both dipped a bit in Q3, but the broader picture shows that total pre-seed funding activity in 2025 will likely outpace 2024.

Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)
Learn the potential advantages and disadvantages of fundraising with SAFE agreements and everything you need to know before issuing SAFEs.