Resources

Practical guides, insights, and answers to the most common questions from founders and investors.

• Investment Round Purpose & Goals
  Explains why startups raise capital and how to align funding rounds with business milestones.
• Sectors
  Overview of key sectors attracting investment and how sector focus shapes opportunities.
• ESG and Impact
  What ESG means for startups and why impact matters to investors.
• Company Stage
  Defines each growth stage from idea to Series A and typical funding needs.
• TAM / SAM / SOM
  Simple guide to market sizing and how investors use it to evaluate ventures.
• Business Models
  Common startup business models and how scalability is assessed.
• SEE (Market – Countries)
  A look at the Southeastern European market and its investment landscape.
• Valuation Methods
  Key approaches to valuing early-stage companies and when to use them.
• ESOP
  Why employee stock option plans matter and how they align teams with growth.
• Convertible Loan
  How convertible notes work and their pros and cons.
• Equity vs. Convertibles
  Comparing direct equity and convertible instruments at early stage.
• Cap Tables
  The role of capitalization tables and how to manage them effectively.
• SPV Syndicate vs. Direct Investment
  Pros and cons of investing via syndicates or directly.
• Exit Strategy
  Common exit paths for startups and why early planning is important.
• Term Sheets & Key Clauses
  A breakdown of essential term sheet clauses founders must understand.