How Do Convertible Notes Work [Infographic]
After discussing how to price convertible notes, we realised that there is a simpler way to explain what they are. Convertible notes are quite simple when understood. They basically are a debt that...
View ArticleHow To Rock Your Crowdfunding Campaign
This infographic originally apparead on Vound Software Blog How to rock your crowdfunding campaign? We at Equidam have often asked and tried to give an answer to that question ourselves. If you are...
View ArticleRaising seed capital
Do you prefer podcasts? You can listen to it here. Entrepreneurs who are in the process of raising seed capital are probably dealing with few important questions like: What do investors look for? How...
View ArticleWhat to offer to investors?
Do you prefer podcasts? Listen to the audio here Entrepreneurs who are in the process of raising seed capital are probably dealing with few important questions like: How to convince investors? What...
View ArticleConvertible Debt: risks and terms to be aware of
Do you prefer podcasts? You can listen to it here. Gianluca Valentini, co-founder of Equidam, explains why convertible debt is a complicated security that can have drastic implications at the moment...
View ArticlePlanning and Timing Fundraising
Fundraising is an activity that requires considerable time and effort and, as founders, we often wonder when is the right time to commit to it. Without proper planning and timing, fundraising can even...
View ArticleConvertible Debt vs Equity Financing
Do you prefer podcasts? Listen to the audio here. You have probably heard of the concept of convertible loans. Quite frequently convertible debt is considered the better or even easier financing...
View ArticleDilution 101: Calculation And Examples
What is dilution? Dilution is the reduction in the ownership percentage in a certain company as an effect of the issuance of shares. There is a number of calculations to make before getting your final...
View ArticleMilestones To Raise Series A In 2017
Do you prefer to listen to podcasts? Listen to the audio here Any metric of VC activity has slowed down over the past 12 months – anything from the number of deals to the average capital investment...
View ArticleFundraising: A Treasure Map
When it comes to fundraising, entrepreneurs are like knights on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Out here on the internet you can find many opinions, representing completely different – sometimes...
View ArticleVC Perspectives: The misconception about convertible loans
Convertible loans: a loan with interest (whether actually paid or accrued), in which the loan will convert to equity shares at a designated time or event, for instance, an investment round. The...
View ArticleSolidify your Startup’s Valuation
Equidam began with the idea of helping entrepreneurs to better understand the value of their company, enabling them to discuss it transparently with investors, and to close fairer deals. To date we’ve...
View ArticleRaise: Powering Startup Growth and Fundraising Across Africa
At Equidam, we work with partners around the world who share our ambition of enabling fairer deals for both sides of the fundraising equation; the founders that are shaping the future, and the...
View ArticleVenturerock: Reshaping Venture Capital To Boost the Odds
Equidam partner Venturerock is a digital venture capital platform and ecosystem of founders, backers & builders building the next generation of global tech companies. They invest in early-stage...
View ArticleGreenTec Capital Partners: Investing in SDG Impact Across Africa
Equidam partner GreenTec Capital Partners invests in African startups that target some of the most pressing Sustainable Development Goals. They use capacity building, process optimization and a...
View ArticleCase Study: Yotta Energy – Scaling Solar Power
Yotta Energy are creating more opportunities for solar power, with their end-to-end solution that is easily scalable both in terms of energy storage and generation. We spoke to their CEO, Omeed...
View ArticleFundraising Strategy: How Much and When to Raise
There’s no shortage of content covering startup fundraising advice, whether it’s solidifying your valuation or financial projections, or timing your fundraising sprints. Founders can follow a pretty...
View ArticleHow much do UK startups raise?
The current fundraising environment There’s never been so much capital available for startups… and there has never been so many startups chasing it. The environment has grown rapidly, benefitting...
View ArticleHow to value your startup for a friends & family round
When we raised our first round of capital for Equidam, about a decade ago, we didn’t know much of what we now know about fundraising. We were lucky to have some incredible mentors, but the resources...
View ArticleDilution 101: Calculation And Examples
What is dilution? TL;DR Dilution is the reduction in the ownership percentage in a certain company as an effect of the issuance of shares. Dilution refers to the reduction of an individual...
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