Archive - Spotlight by Xartup

Incubator, Accelerator, or Venture Studio — Which Path Builds Startups Faster?

Every founder needs a starting point — here’s how to choose the one that gets you funded, faster.

Jul 19 •

Bad Startup Ideas (That Look Good): The YC Reject List

Insights from Y Combinator on the ideas investors are tired of seeing – and how you can stand out instead

Jul 16 •

How to Build a Simple Yet Effective Fundraising Pipeline

No fancy CRM? No problem. Here's how to manage your investor outreach with just an Excel sheet.

Jul 12 •

Investor's Favorite Valuation Method: The VC Method

Everything You Need to Know About Valuation, Pitching, and Winning Over Investors

Jul 10 •

The Key to MVP Success: Validate, Then Build

Before you build, test. Here’s how validating your idea before development could save time, money, and heartbreak

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Why Most Startup Waitlists Suck (And How To Fix Yours)

A deep dive into the benchmarks behind great waitlists — and the proven tactics to turn interest into action.

Jun 11 •

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ESOP Buybacks & Founder Liquidity: The New Fundraising Milestone

Why startups are turning equity into cash and how buybacks are becoming the hottest new milestone in fundraising.

Jun 7 •

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What Sequoia Wants Every Founder to Know About Runway

From debt traps to milestone math, here’s the playbook VCs use to assess whether you’ll raise again or run out.

Jun 4 •

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May 2025

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