# STARTUP FUNDRAISING 101 | SECTION 2 ## Early-stage deal mechanics Startup fundraising is so much more than putting money in your bank account. Get to know the contracts you’ll encounter in pre-seed funding—SAFEs and convertible notes. We’ll also cover the importance of valuation caps and dilution. Start section 2 now, or [explore more sections below](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/2#continue). SF101_L07 - When and How Much to Raise - DELIVERY Click for sound Lesson 1: When and how much to raise Lesson 2: SAFESs, discounts, and valuation caps Lesson 3: How dilution works Lesson 4: Pre-money and post-money valuations Lesson 5: Convertible notes ## Continue learning 4 sections • 17 videos • 2h 10m total length ### Section 1: Fundraising basics Discover different types of pre-seed funding and the importance of product-market fit. | | | | --- | --- | | [Course overview](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=1) | 6:04 | | [Lesson 1: Bootstrapping and friends and family](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=2) | 9:52 | | [Lesson 2: Finding product-market fit](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=3) | 3:43 | | [Lesson 3: Angel investors](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=4) | 6:32 | | [Lesson 4: Accelerators](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=5) | 5:13 | | [Lesson 5: Seed funding](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=6) | 3:49 | ### Section 2: Early-stage deal mechanics Now playing Ramp up your startup fundraising by getting to know SAFEs, convertible notes, valuation caps, and dilution. | | | | --- | --- | | [Lesson 1: When and how much to raise](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/2/?slide=1) | 11:54 | | [Lesson 2: SAFESs, discounts, and valuation caps](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/2/?slide=2) | 11:38 | | [Lesson 3: How dilution works](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/2/?slide=3) | 2:47 | | [Lesson 4: Pre-money and post-money valuations](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/2/?slide=4) | 12:56 | | [Lesson 5: Convertible notes](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/2/?slide=5) | 3:48 | ### Section 3: The pitch deck and funnel process Understand the pitching process and build an efficient fundraising funnel—step-by-step. | | | | --- | --- | | [Lesson 1: The pitch deck (part 1)](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/3/?slide=1) | 6:16 | | [Lesson 2: The pitch deck (part 2)](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/3/?slide=2) | 4:16 | | [Lesson 3: The pitch deck (part 3)](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/3/?slide=3) | 4:11 | | [Lesson 4: The fundraising process: Meetings, pitches, and follow-ups](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/3/?slide=4) | 13:44 | ### Section 4: The Series A Prepare yourself for this new level of startup fundraising as we go over converting SAFEs, term sheets, and more. | | | | --- | --- | | [Lesson 1: Bringing on VCs, and converting SAFEs](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/4/?slide=1) | 11:55 | | [Lesson 2: Term sheets, dilution, and pro formas](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/learn/startup-fundraising-101/4/?slide=2) | 9:55 | ## Ready to start fundraising? Get tools and services for an easier and more cost-effective fundraise. [Learn more](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/solutions/fundraising/?ir=sf101-feature) ## Start fundraising on Carta Save time and money during your fundraise by leveraging the best and most comprehensive set of tools and services. [Request a demo](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/demo/fundraising/?ir=sf101-end1)