by Global Capital Network | Apr 5, 2025 | Startup Fundraising
The Psychology of Investor Pitching: What VCs Really Hear Most founders think pitching is about sharing numbers, traction, and market size. But venture capitalists aren’t robots. They’re influenced by emotions, pattern recognition, and instinct — just like...
by Global Capital Network | Mar 6, 2025 | Startup Fundraising
Convertible Notes vs. SAFEs — Pros, Cons, and Founder Tips If you’re raising money at the pre-seed or seed stage, you’ve likely heard these two terms tossed around: Convertible NoteSAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) They’re both popular alternatives to a priced...
by Global Capital Network | Mar 6, 2025 | Startup Growth Strategy
Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising — Which Path Is Right for Your Startup? At some point, every founder faces a critical decision: Should I bootstrap — or raise outside capital? Each path leads to dramatically different outcomes in: Ownership and control Speed of growth...
by Global Capital Network | Mar 6, 2025 | Fundraising
From Pitch Deck to Term Sheet: What Really Happens You crushed the pitch. The VC smiled. They nodded. Then came the words: “Let’s stay in touch — this is interesting.” What now? Here’s what actually happens between showing your pitch deck and landing a term sheet —...
by Global Capital Network | Mar 6, 2025 | Startup Fundraising
Top Mistakes Founders Make When Pitching Investors (And How to Avoid Them) A strong pitch can open doors.A weak one can kill momentum for months. Unfortunately, many founders sabotage their fundraising — not with bad ideas, but with avoidable pitch mistakes. Whether...
