Simple, clear, and compelling, well-built decks educate (and excite!) investors on product and market potential.

You've pitched your product, networked with investors, and even closed your financing round. What's next?

Once a purely financial and strategic planning role, the responsibilities of CFOs have expanded to include anything from operations and IT to human resources. As their responsibilities increase, so does their exposure to risk.

DocSend’s 2021 pre-seed fundraising research shows that investors are spending more time on three key deck sections: competitive landscape, product readiness, and business model. Here's how founders can put this data into action.

Founders looking to raise capital in 2022 have the market on their side, but should be aware of the current market dynamics and this investor advice.

A story-based elevator pitch and a well-written pitch deck can do much of the work it takes to raise venture capital. In this post, founders can learn the art of storytelling with the skill of brevity during the fundraising process.

Based on our data, we look at market influences over the past year, how recent trends compare to previous years, and what the data means for the startup industry.

For founders, a critical step at the early stage is to get your idea in front of targeted potential customers to collect key insights to develop a product people want.