Archive - Spotlight by Xartup

Lessons from Steve Jobs’ Fundraising Journey

The Untold Story of Apple’s Early Investors and Jobs’ Relentless Pitching

Nov 30 •

Guide to Equity Dilution during Fundraising process

Master Equity Structures, Allocation Strategies, and Valuation Techniques to Secure Early-Stage Funding

Nov 27 •

Your Ultimate Investor Pitch Deck Blueprint

Step-by-Step Structure, Key Elements, and Examples to Build a Pitch Deck That Secures Funding

Nov 23 •

Decoding Term Sheets for Startup Success

A founder’s guide to understanding, negotiating, and mastering term sheets — plus free templates from Y Combinator and more

Nov 20 •

The Confidential Sequoia Memo on YouTube: Lessons for Every Founder

Unpacking Sequoia’s game-changing investment memo: Essential insights for startup founders navigating today’s funding landscape

Nov 16 •

How to get funded by Peak XV Partners (Previously Sequoia Capital India)

Uncover what it takes to attract investment from Peak XV Partners and accelerate your startup’s growth through their exclusive Surge accelerator

Nov 13 •

Pitch @IIM Calcutta; Startup Funding: Should You Bootstrap or Seek VC?

An in-depth look at each funding path weighing the pros, cons, & real-world examples to help you decide what’s best for your startup’s future

Nov 7 •

October 2024

Inside the VC Mind: How Venture Capitalists Really Make Investment Decisions

Decoding the criteria and methods top VCs use to select high-potential startups

Oct 30 •

Why Product-Market Fit is your startup’s first big milestone

Understand the Core of What Makes a Product Stick and Thrive in Any Market

Oct 23 •

Why Do Startups Fail? Unraveling the Lessons Behind the Downfall

Understanding the common pitfalls and how to steer your startup toward success

Oct 12 •

How to Approach Investors: A Step-by-Step Guide for Early-Stage Founders

Mastering Investor Conversations to Secure Your First Funding Round

Oct 8 •

How to Raise Your First-Round Funding: A Guide for Early-Stage Founders

Tips to secure your startup’s initial investment along with a curated list of investors eager to support early stage startups

Oct 2 •

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