VENTURE CAPITAL. DECODED
The Insider’s Guide to Raising Money, Closing Deals, and Not Getting Screwed
Real Talk About Startup Fundraising
The Syndicate breaks down how venture capital actually works. No jargon. No cheerleading. Just the mechanics of raising money, structuring deals, and building companies that VCs want to fund. Written for founders who’d rather understand the game than get played by it.
Everything Between Your Idea and Your Wire Transfer
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Fundraising Mechanics
SAFEs, convertible notes, priced rounds, term sheets — how each instrument works and when to use them.
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Valuation Strategy
How VCs actually price your company, what drives your number, and how to negotiate without torching the relationship.
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Post-Close Reality
What happens after the money hits. Board dynamics, investor expectations, and the stuff nobody warns you about.
Start Here
Our most-read guides for founders raising their first round.
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What Happens After You Get Term Sheet?
Your term sheet is not the finish line. Walk through the 60-90 day process of diligence, legal docs, and board formation before your wire hits.
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How Long Does It Take To Raise A Seed Round
Raising a seed round takes 3-6 months for most founders. Here is the real timeline, what slows you down, and how to close faster.
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Why Most Seed Rounds Are Priced Wrong
Most seed round valuations are fiction. Learn how VCs actually price early rounds, what drives your number, and why getting it wrong costs you for years.