Startup Dictionary

When raising capital, founders often focus on valuation, dilution, and ownership but miss the fine print on something that silently […]

Startups often need to raise funds before they’re ready to set a valuation. Whether you’re still building your MVP or

Dilution is one of those words that makes every founder pause during a funding round. Dilution isn’t something to fear,

You’ve heard the term “post-money valuation” in every fundraising pitch deck and investor call but what does it really mean?

Pre-money valuation is one of the most important numbers in any fundraising round yet many early-stage founders don’t fully understand

Startup valuation is not just a number, it’s a signal, a strategic tool, and often a negotiation table in disguise.For

When founders hear about IRR, they often assume it’s a finance-only metric used by banks or private equity. But IRR

Every founder wants growth. But what separates a growing startup from a healthy one? Unit economics.It’s how you figure out

When founders talk to VCs, terms like equity, valuation, and runway come up all the time.But there’s one word that quietly shapes VC behaviour behind the

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a founder-friendly fundraising instrument that lets startups raise money quickly without pricing