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Author: The Carta Team
Date: July 2023
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Startup funding: How to start fundraising
Learn everything you need to know about startup funding, from types of investors and funding rounds to alternative fundraising options and when to start the process.
The ultimate guide to pitch decks for founders
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August 2023
The ultimate guide to pitch decks for founders
Prepare for your next fundraise with this guide to pitch decks. Learn the outline of a great pitch deck for investors & download a free template to get started.
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Term sheets
Founder Education
April 2023
Term sheets
A term sheet is used by startup investors to outline the key points of their offer. Learn how to read an investor term sheet before your next fundraising round.
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Down rounds
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Down rounds
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Fundraising 101 video course

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VIDEO COURSE

Startup Fundraising 101

Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.
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Finding product-market fit

Learn the different types of pre-seed funding, the investors you'll meet, and the importance of product-market fit.
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VIDEO COURSE

The pitch deck and funnel process

Understand the pitching process and build an efficient fundraising funnel—step-by-step.
Carta Classroom | Curriculums | Startup Fundraising 101 thumbnail
VIDEO COURSE

Startup Fundraising 101

Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.
Lesson 1: When and how much to raise thumbnail

Finding product-market fit

Learn the different types of pre-seed funding, the investors you'll meet, and the importance of product-market fit.
Lesson 3: Angel investors thumbnail

The pitch deck and funnel process

Understand the pitching process and build an efficient fundraising funnel—step-by-step.

Funding rounds

Seed funding: Guide for startups

Priced rounds: Guide for founders

Series A funding

Series B funding
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Access tools and services for an easier, more cost-effective fundraise.
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Types of investors

Types of investors for your startup

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Types of investors for startups

What is an angel investor?

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Startup accelerators

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Startup accelerators
The easiest way to issue SAFEs
Create agreements, collect signatures, and receive funding—all through one connected platform.
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Convertible notes & SAFEs

Convertible securities: SAFEs vs. convertible notes

Fundraising with SAFEs: Everything you need to know

Pre-money vs. post-money SAFEs
SAFEs & Convertible Notes Calculator
Model the impact of your conversion in a future priced round with our free tool.
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