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Let’s be honest—figuring out startup fundraising can feel overwhelming, especially at the beginning.
You hear terms like "Series A" or "Convertible Notes," and it might as well be another language. And that’s okay.
We’ve been there, which is why we created this guide. It’s designed to be a practical, no-nonsense resource for founders navigating their first raise—or refining their approach for the next one.
Lazo’s Foundations of Startup Fundraising cuts through the noise and provides clear, actionable advice to help you get the funding your startup needs, when you need it.
Whether you’re building your MVP, dreaming of scaling, or just starting to think about pitching to investors, this guide has the insights, strategies, and tools to help you take the next step with confidence.
Let’s face it—raising capital isn’t just about pitching. It’s about understanding your options, building meaningful investor relationships, and showcasing your potential. With this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Plus, you’ll get a practical roadmap to make your fundraising efforts less stressful—and way more effective.
Understand where your startup stands. From pre-seed to IPO, this guide breaks down what each stage means, the milestones you need to hit, and the typical funding ranges.
Whether you're validating your MVP or preparing to scale, you’ll learn how to align your fundraising efforts with your growth goals.
Equity, debt, grants—oh my!
Not all funding is created equal, and this guide walks you through the differences. Learn the pros, cons, and practical use cases for equity-based funding (like venture capital), debt-based funding (like loans), and alternative options like crowdfunding.
It’s all about finding what works best for you.
Raising money is as much about strategy as it is about storytelling. We’ll help you figure out when to raise, how much to ask for, and how to craft a pitch that lands.
You’ll also get tips on managing investor expectations and keeping your operations on track while fundraising.
Fundraising doesn’t have to be a headache.
Discover tools like CRMs for organizing investor outreach, data rooms to streamline due diligence, and actionable templates to save time. You’ll also get insights on using Lazo One’s Crunchbase-powered database to find and connect with the right investors faster.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. This guide is here to make the process simpler, more transparent, and (dare we say) even a little exciting.
