Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston
Y Combinator · 53 min · 2018
Recommended by 1 on Hacker News
Founders weighing outside capital find it a practical primer that helps them decide whether and how to raise.
Understanding SAFEs and Priced Equity Rounds by Kirsty Nathoo
Y Combinator · 45 min · 2018
Recommended by 1 Hacker News commenter
This talk breaks down how SAFEs differ from priced equity rounds, including what each means for ownership and dilution when a startup raises money. Founders find it useful because it explains the mechanics of early fundraising in plain terms before they sign any investor paperwork.
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