Regardless of where you are in that startup life, you need money to keep the lights on, the team happy, and the momentum going. Raising money may not have been your dream when you began building the company, but your ability to do so will determine how far it will go. Understanding the different needs at each stage of funding will equip you with the confidence to engage investors with a clear pathway to what you each will get out of the exchange. The five stages outlined below provide a foundation to get you started.
