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From $0 rev Easily monetize SaaS payments with Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery Are you leaving money on the table with your SaaS payments? Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery, shares how his company helps businesses monetize their payments in the latest episode of Fintech Confidential's 1:1 interview series. He, discusses with host Tedd Huff how his company helps businesses monetize their SaaS payments. Tilled offers a turnkey solution for embedded payments and also provides a more comprehensive offering, including integrated lending. Caleb Avery shares how Tilled has helped businesses who were previously making $0 in revenue on their payments generate more income, and explains how his company can assist in the sales and go-to-market aspects of the payment process. Don't miss this informative interview! #FintechConfidential #Tilled #SaaSpayments #embeddedpayments #integratedlending #monetization #revenue #paymentsprocessing #paymenttechnology #paymentprocessing #paymentsolutions #businessgrowth #gotomarket #interviewseries #entrepreneurship #FintechPodcast #startupadvice #innovation #techindustry #businessstrategies #financialtechnology #podcastinterview #saas

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From $0 rev Easily monetize SaaS payments with Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery Are you leaving money on the table with your SaaS payments? Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery, shares how his company helps businesses monetize their payments in the latest episode of Fintech Confidential's 1:1 interview series. He, discusses with host Tedd Huff how his company helps businesses monetize their SaaS payments. Tilled offers a turnkey solution for embedded payments and also provides a more comprehensive offering, including integrated lending. Caleb Avery shares how Tilled has helped businesses who were previously making $0 in revenue on their payments generate more income, and explains how his company can assist in the sales and go-to-market aspects of the payment process. Don't miss this informative interview! #FintechConfidential #Tilled #SaaSpayments #embeddedpayments #integratedlending #monetization #revenue #paymentsprocessing #paymenttechnology #paymentprocessing #paymentsolutions #businessgrowth #gotomarket #interviewseries #entrepreneurship #FintechPodcast #startupadvice #innovation #techindustry #businessstrategies #financialtechnology #podcastinterview #saas

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Know Your Numbers: Why Cash Burn, Runway, and Capital Efficiency Matter to Investors Seed investors don’t just want to hear about your vision—they want to see the numbers. To build confidence, founders must prove they’re using funds efficiently and have a solid understanding of key metrics like cash burn, runway, and revenue growth. ✅ Cash Burn: How much money are you spending, and how fast? This tells investors how efficiently you're using capital. ✅ Runway: How long can your company survive with its current resources? Investors typically look for at least 12-18 months of runway pre-funding. ✅ Revenue Metrics: Are customers actually buying your product? Proving revenue growth or market traction can be a game-changer for securing investment. Investors want to see capital efficiency—how far can you go with the money you’ve raised? Financial forecasting, cash runway management, and tracking these metrics are key to standing out. Founders who truly "know their numbers" are far more likely to secure funding. At Element CPA, we help you get these metrics in top shape, ensuring you're ready to pitch with confidence and demonstrate capital efficiency to investors.

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Trying to grow your startup? Don’t let the wrong bank make it harder! There’s a new blueprint for startup banking that actually helps you extend your runway, protect your cash, and grow faster. And it’s laid out in our new guide to startup cash flow optimization. Give it a read before you open any accounts. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VWQdxY

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Founders, it now takes between 24 to 36 months for Seed startups to raise their Series A. (Source: Carta) Don't let it burn 🔥🔥🔥 How to extend your runway? A few options: 1. Reduce operating expenses: cut costs where you can, negotiate better terms with vendors, and delay non-essential hires. 2. Increase revenue: replicate your winning strategies in new states, regions or territories. Increase output from your current teams. 3. Raise additional capital: it's really tough right now without showing steady growth, and you probably cannot increase growth without additional capital. 4. Try showing what growth would look like by running small experiments in narrow segments with high return, and model what the company would like at scale with fresh capital in. Use your accounting software and/or your bookkeeping partner to automate your burn rate and runway calculations. Keep a close eye on these numbers and take action before it's too late. Time your fundraising efforts. Make sure you have at least 9-12 months of runway left. Happy to help, reach out.

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YC SAFE Overview – Is It Right For Your Startup? YC SAFEs offer simplicity, flexibility, and protection, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growth without the complexity of traditional equity financing. Learn how with YC's reputable network and resources, startups gain not just funding, but also invaluable support, mentorship, and connections to propel your growth journey. Read Now: https://lnkd.in/eU5EFE5u #ycsafe #startuplaw #startupblog #startupsupport #startupinvestment #mystartuplawyer

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If you’re looking for a great way to up your fundraising game this fall, check out my friends at Socap.ai (YC W23). They’re running a 4-week bootcamp for founders, offering two tailored tracks depending on where you are in the fundraising process. It’s perfect if you need a focused push and practical advice from seasoned founders. Definitely recommend giving it a look if you’re raising this season! You can easily apply on their site. #fundraising #founders

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Y Combinator startups have incredible fundraising stats: - 39%of YC companies have raised a Series A - YC companies have raised money at 2.5x higher valuation after participating in the program - The median YC company raises $1.3M+ at $14M valuation cap after participating in the program -The top 10% of YC companies raise $1.8M+ at $20M valuation cap after participating in the program - 18% of YC companies are valued at $100M+ - 4% of YC companies have become billion dollar companies Y Combinator startups have incredible fundraising stats: - 39%of YC companies have raised a Series A - YC companies have raised money at 2.5x higher valuation after participating in the program - The median YC company raises $1.3M+ at $14M valuation cap after participating in the program -The top 10% of YC companies raise $1.8M+ at $20M valuation cap after participating in the program - 18% of YC companies are valued at $100M+ - 4% of YC companies have become billion dollar companies ♻️ Repost this if you think it can help someone in your network! #Startup #innovation #entrepreneurship #sustainability #investing #networking #venturecapital Check out their guide to seed fundraising curated by Sahil S. 👇

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Exclusive angel club XA Network plots new ambitions 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/4gPENn5 - 🌏 XA Network, an elite Southeast Asian angel investment group with 130 tech executives, joined a $6 billion funding round for Elon Musk’s xAI. - 💸 Focusing on early-stage startups, they offer hands-on support and have expanded investments globally, recently launching XA Africa. - 🤝 Collaborating with platforms and family offices, they seek diverse capital sources for Southeast Asia’s tech and startup ecosystem. We spoke with XA Network members Keemin Ngiam and Natasha A., as well as Kristoffer Jacek Soh Zhi Wei, CEO of XA Network's portfolio company Beep Technologies. Story by Melissa Goh, editing by Thu Huong Le and Lorenzo Kyle Subido.

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AI-first construction tech startup mbue raised $1.8M in pre-seed funding, with notable investors such as Techstars, Geek Ventures, and more. Led by CEO Jean Pierre Trou and CTO Dave DeCaprio, mbue leverages AI to help architects and builders instantly review architectural drawings, helping to reduce time, cost, and liability in the construction process. Read more about how this funding will expand their platform and enhance their customer support in the article by FinSMEs. https://lnkd.in/eS-SdnNR #AI #ArtificalIntelligence

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Extending your startup’s runway is crucial in uncertain times. As the article from Vesto states, "the key to surviving and thriving is not just cutting costs but strategically managing your cash flow." This piece offers actionable tips to maximize your resources and buy more time for growth. A valuable read for founders aiming to navigate the challenges of fundraising and cash flow management. #StartupRunway #GrowthStrategy #Founders #StartupProtection #StartupInsurance

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OPEN DEALS Homepage for Founders and Investors - Irvine, CA - A platform for investors to meet founders and for founders to grow their businesses with access to high-value community members, vendors, securitization tools, and capital. (Seed) _______________________ Looking to invest? Let us know if you want a warm intro —> [email protected] Raising for your startup? Send us your Open Round —> [email protected] #opendeals #startupinvestment #venturecapital #angelinvesting #seedround #investorplatform #foundercommunity #capitalraising #startupnetwork #investmentopportunity #seedfunding

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Startup founders, ready to impress investors? Join LaunchPad's VC & Fundraising Masterclass! Here's what you'll gain: 1. Demystify startup funding options (Equity vs Debt, Pre-seed, Seed, Pre-Series A) 2. Develop a compelling pitch deck & master the elevator pitch 3. What to prioritize so as to be investor-ready 4. What attributes do investors look for in a good deal Plus, network with industry leaders and fellow founders! Register for the June 7th class here: https://bit.ly/3wrKsyt #LaunchPad #VC #Fundraising #Masterclass #Startups

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The Startup Founder’s Guide to Startup Funding: This ebook is a funding guide for earlier-stage startups and covers the full startup funding life cycle from seed to exit, detailing the different funding sources available. Here’s a chapter breakdown: 1. The startup funding life cycle: Bootstrapped, Seed Stage, Series A, B, C and above 2. Funding sources: Bootstrapping, Friends and Family, Bank Loans, Crowdfunding, Equity Funding, Government Grants, R&D tax incentives for Startups, Angel Funding 3. Real-life stories - funding experiences from startups 4. How to prepare for fundraising that includes product validation, market, traction, company structure, plan, team, finances, etc. Credit: Remco Marcelis ----- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights.

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✨ 30 Fast-Growing Startups to Watch! ✨ 🚀 These early-stage companies are redefining industries with innovative solutions, each raising $5-10M from top-tier VCs to accelerate growth. From AI-driven tools to sustainable tech, here’s a quick look at the future of business: 🔹 Health & Wellness Counsel Health - remote medical consultations Feno - smart toothbrush innovation 🔹 AI & Automation 3. Concourse - AI for corporate finance 4. Endeavor - AI for manufacturing efficiency 5. Verax AI - enterprise-grade generative AI solutions 6. Third Dimension AI - AI-generated game worlds 7. Moondream AI - vision AI tailored for developers 8. Simplismart - advanced inference engine for AI (Bangalore) 🔹 Finance & Operations 9. Fondo - accounting automation for startups 10. Stream - automating medical claims 11. Adfin - smart invoice management 🔹 Marketing & Customer Engagement 12. Tildei - conversational marketing on WhatsApp 13. Passionfroot - B2B influencer marketing made easy 14. Clerk Chat - multi-channel messaging solution 15. Yuma AI (YC W23) - e-commerce support automation 🔹 Sustainable Innovation 16. Infinite Machine - electric vehicles for urban spaces 17. General Galactic - renewable synthetic fuels for the future 18. Reflect - orbital solar mirrors for energy generation 🔹 Specialized SaaS & Platforms 19. Herald - commercial insurance infrastructure 20. Rollstack - automated presentation and doc creation 21. hotglue - embedded integration platform 22. Speckle - collaborative data hub 🔹 Unique Market Solutions 23. Early - automated testing generator for dev teams 24. Hue. - beauty UGC marketplace 25. OpenGradient - open-source model hosting 26. Table22 - e-commerce tools for food merchants 🔹 Niche Services 27. Abel Police - streamlined police paperwork 28. First - digital prenups made easy 29. BuildPass - construction AI platform 30. Emidat - construction environmental intelligence 🌍 These startups are based across NYC, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Seattle, London, and beyond, each poised to make a global impact. Congratulations to these teams on their recent funding! 🎉

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