As most investors know, the next step after an initial pitch is usually a longer format “deep...
Jeffrey Lang
How NOT to build your AI agent startup
They're not entirely wrong; AI agents are indeed the next frontier, with venture capital pouring...
Fine Print: Understanding Key Deal Terms and How They Can Affect Your Returns
It’s exciting news! The CEO of one of your investments tells you that a buyer expressed serious...
Staging Capital: Angel Follow-on Theory
Most startup companies have a continuous need for funds to help grow the business. You will hear...
SEIS & EIS done right: reducing risk and building trust with Dealum
The real engine is something far less glamorous, but far more powerful: tax relief for early-stage...
Why Early Exits Are So Critical to an Angel Portfolio
It all comes down to making money… Early exits are an important part of the financial...
How founders can work better with their angel investors
I’ve spent my first few months at Dealum deep in conversations with angel investors — not pitching...
Part 3: Bringing Fund Admin In-House: Finance and Operational Considerations
In this article, we will highlight the responsibilities in the Finance and Operations realm...
How to tell customer success stories that actually close deals
Every startup has customer wins. Some can tell those stories in a way that lands new customers and...
Trust But Verify: The Importance of Reference Checking
There is an old proverb that was adopted by Ronald Reagan during the later part of the Cold War...