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.

如果您是正在募資的創辦人，請事先準備好有條不紊的資料室。透過資料室展現您的周全思慮和組織能力，讓潛在投資者刮目相看。

Having started three venture-backed startups and invested in 25 seed rounds, here are insights I've learned about the importance of credibility and storytelling.