Topic
fundraising
Friday, 4:47 PM: The Pass Arrives
Stable startup funding can still mean more rejections. Learn why investor concentration narrows the real fundraising shortlist.
Monday, 8:12 AM: The Fundraising Plan Breaks
African startup funding stayed flat in H1 2026, but fewer deals reveal where capital is concentrating and how founders should respond.
The Term Sheet That Arrives at 7:12 AM
An unsolicited term sheet can move fast. Preserve the evidence, test the urgency, and read the terms before replying.
The Headline Says Funding Is Up. Your Pipeline Says Otherwise.
African funding rose in H1 2026, but fewer disclosed deals show why founder pipelines may still be quiet.
The Myth of the Signed Term Sheet
A signed term sheet can still collapse. Learn how to protect runway, manage closing risk and avoid spending investment money before it lands.
What a Seed Round Headline Doesn't Tell You
Before comparing your startup to a seed-round headline, check the terms, dilution, runway and capital needs the announcement leaves out.