Finance
What Financial Info to Include in Pitch Decks
I was speaking with an early stage entrepreneur the other day about what type of financial info to include in…
How Much To Raise
One question I often get from entrepreneurs is how much should I raise? In this instance let’s assume you are…
Using Financial Modeling to Vet Ideas
We have recently been working with several of our Studio companies that have completed customer discovery and are moving from…
When to Talk to an Investor
I was recently at a great Startup Runway event and one of the questions from the audience was “When is…
How to Create and Effectively Use a ROI Calculator
Following on my previous post on ROI, I wanted to continue the discussion on how to create and effectively use…
Calculating ROI: Three Different Types of Value
Raise your hand if you and your team talk about ROI. Do you establish your goals and values based on…
Startup Funding 101
I have spoken with over 1,000 Founders in the last 5 years and heard even more pitches. My job is…
Avoid Grossly Overstated Revenue Projections In A Pitch Deck
Outside of in person meetings, a pitch deck is similar to a first impression, a clean snapshot of your company.…
Valuations: What to Think About When Valuing Your Company
One of the more common themes I run across on a daily basis is how to value a company. The…
Startup Budgeting
Since joining Atlanta Ventures, I’ve seen a fair amount of financial forecasts from entrepreneurs. There is a huge variation in…