# Elevate your investor pitch and fundraise with confidence

Raising a round isn’t easy, but you’re not alone. Experience the difference of fundraising with the world’s best tools, industry data, and experts at your fingertips.

## Getting started

Author: The Carta Team  
Date: January 2026  
featured article  
**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.

[Read more](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/index.html)

**The ultimate guide to pitch decks for founders**  
Prepare for your next fundraise with this guide to pitch decks. Learn the outline of a great pitch deck for investors & download a free template to get started.  
[View](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/pitch-deck/index.html)

**Term sheets**  
A term sheet outlines the key terms of a startup investor’s offer. Learn how to read an investor term sheet before your next fundraising round.  
[View](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/term-sheets/index.html)

**Down rounds**  
Understand what a down round means for your company, employees, and investors, and how to do a down round correctly if it's your best option.  
[View](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/down-rounds/index.html)

## Fundraising 101 video course

**Startup Fundraising 101**  
Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.  
[Learn more](/content/sg/en/learn/startup-fundraising-101/index.html)

**Finding product-market fit**  
Learn the different types of pre-seed funding, the investors you'll meet, and the importance of product-market fit.  
[Read more](/content/sg/en/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/index.html)

**The pitch deck and funnel process**  
Understand the pitching process and build an efficient fundraising funnel—step-by-step.  
[Read more](/content/sg/en/learn/startup-fundraising-101/3/?slide=1/index.html)

## Funding rounds

[**Seed funding: Guide for startups**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/seed-funding/index.html)  
[**Priced rounds: Guide for founders**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/priced-rounds/index.html)  
[**Series A funding**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/series-a/index.html)  
[**Series B funding**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/series-b/index.html)

## Types of investors

[**Types of investors for your startup**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/investors/index.html)

[**What is an angel investor?**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/investors/angel-investors/index.html)

[**Startup accelerators**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/investors/accelerators/index.html)

## Convertible notes & SAFEs

[**Convertible securities: SAFEs vs. convertible notes**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/convertible-securities/index.html)  
[**Fundraising with SAFEs: Everything you need to know**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/convertible-securities/safes/index.html)  
[**Pre-money vs. post-money SAFEs**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/convertible-securities/pre-money-vs-post-money-safes/index.html)

## Popular tools

[**Cap table template**](/content/sg/en/learn/resources/cap-table-template/index.html)  
[**Option pool calculator**](/content/sg/en/learn/resources/option-pool-calculator/index.html)  
[**QSBS calculator**](/content/sg/en/learn/resources/qsbs-calculator/index.html)  
[**Pitch deck template**](/content/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/pitch-deck/#startup-pitch-deck-template-examples/index.html)