Archive - Spotlight by Xartup

Guide to Equity Dilution during Fundraising process

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

Nov 27, 2024 •

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, 2024 •

Breaking Down Startup Fundraising: From Pre-Seed to IPO

A Founder’s Guide to Successfully Navigating Each Stage of Investment and Securing the Right Funding

Dec 11, 2024 •

Startups VCs wished they funded!

Behind every billion-dollar valuation lies a rejection story. Discover how these startups turned 'no' into unstoppable success.

Dec 18, 2024 •

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, 2024 •

Your Ultimate Investor Pitch Deck Blueprint

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

Nov 23, 2024 •

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, 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, 2024 •

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, 2024 •

Lessons from Steve Jobs’ Fundraising Journey

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

Nov 30, 2024 •

From Seed to Series A: Unlocking the Next Level of Startup Fundraising

Your roadmap to raising Series A funding and securing the fuel for exponential growth

Dec 31, 2024 •

Equity vs Debt Financing: Which Route Is Best for Your Startup?

A Practical Guide to Choosing Between Equity and Debt for Early-Stage Founders

Sep 18, 2024 •

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