Preview | Term Sheet Psychology - Negotiating Win-Win Deals | Investor Edition
Building on efficient due diligence, this episode reveals how to structure deals that motivate founders while protecting investor interests. Learn the psychology behind founder decision-making during negotiations, master the key terms beyond valuation that drive long-term success, discover common negotiation mistakes that destroy relationships, and understand how to create win-win structures that align interests for maximum value creation. Perfect for investors who want to win competitive deals while setting up portfolio companies for success.
#TermSheet, #StartupNegotiation, #AngelInvesting, #VentureCapital, #DealStructure, #InvestorEducation, #StartupInvesting, #InvestmentTerms, #FounderRelations, #EarlyStageInvesting, #VCFundamentals, #StartupDeals, #InvestorTips, #DealNegotiation, #StartupFunding, #capitalcompass, #capitalcompassinvestoredition, #seriescapitalcompass, #seriescapitalcompassinvestoredition
Preview | Efficient Due Diligence Framework for Investors | Investor Edition
Building on rapid startup evaluation, this episode reveals how to conduct thorough but time-efficient due diligence for promising opportunities. Learn the 80/20 framework for startup due diligence, master financial model analysis for pre-revenue companies, discover reference checking strategies that actually work, and understand what founders expect from professional investors during the diligence process. Perfect for investors who want to be thorough without losing deals to faster competitors.
#DueDiligence, #StartupInvesting, #AngelInvesting, #VentureCapital, #InvestmentDecisions, #StartupAnalysis, #InvestorEducation, #EarlyStageInvesting, #StartupScreening, #InvestmentProcess, #VCFundamentals, #StartupEvaluation, #InvestorTips, #DealAnalysis, #StartupFinance, #capitalcompass, #capitalcompassinvestoredition, #seriescapitalcompass, #seriescapitalcompassinvestoredition
Preview | Rapid Startup Evaluation Framework | Investor Edition
Building on systematic deal flow, this episode reveals how to quickly separate promising opportunities from time-wasters. Learn the 5-minute pitch evaluation framework, discover the red flags that indicate immediate passes, master the green flags that warrant deeper investigation, and understand how founders really think about first investor meetings. Perfect for investors who want to optimize their time while avoiding missed opportunities.
#StartupEvaluation, #AngelInvesting, #VentureCapital, #DueDiligence, #InvestmentDecisions, #StartupInvesting, #InvestorEducation, #PitchEvaluation, #EarlyStageInvesting, #StartupAnalysis, #InvestmentCriteria, #VCFundamentals, #StartupScreening, #InvestorTips, #DealEvaluation, #capitalcompass, #capitalcompassinvestoredition, #seriescapitalcompass
Investor Edition | International Expansion Strategy - Helping Portfolio Companies Scale Globally
Building on competitive deal mastery, this episode reveals how sophisticated investors support portfolio companies through successful international expansion. Learn advanced market entry frameworks, discover regulatory and compliance navigation strategies, master international team building and partnership development, and understand how to structure global expansion for maximum value creation while minimizing risk. Perfect for experienced investors whose portfolio companies are ready to scale beyond their domestic markets.
#InternationalExpansion, #AdvancedInvesting, #GlobalStrategy, #VentureCapital, #PortfolioSupport, #InvestorEducation, #StartupGrowth, #GlobalScaling, #InternationalBusiness, #MarketEntry, #InvestorValue, #PortfolioManagement, #GlobalMarkets, #InvestorMastery, #StartupInternationalization, #capitalcompass, #capitalcompassinvestoredition, #seriescapitalcompass, #seriescapitalcompassinvestoredition
The Rise of Canva: From Yearbook Startup to Global Design Powerhouse
Canva’s story is a masterclass in long-term thinking. From a student project to a $26B business — and still founder-led — it’s a rare example of product, purpose, and patience coming together. If you’re building today, ask yourself — what’s your niche? What’s your flywheel? And what’s your long game?
#Canva, #StartupCaseStudy, #CapitalCompass, #UnicornStartups, #DesignTech, #SaaS, #StartupGrowth, #Bootstrapped, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #ProductLedGrowth, #FounderStory, #VentureCapital, #StartupFunding, #Entrepreneurship
The Mailchimp Exit – A $12B Bootstrapper’s Dream | Capital Compass Case Study
Mailchimp grew from a scrappy side project into a $12 billion exit — without raising a single dollar of venture capital. In this episode of Capital Compass, we walk through how the company bootstrapped, scaled with patience, and found product-market fit through relentless customer focus. Plus, what founders today can learn from this iconic outcome.
#CapitalCompass, #StartupCaseStudy, #Mailchimp, #BootstrappedSuccess, #StartupExit, #Founders, #SaaS, #StartupGrowth, #EmailMarketing, #FundraisingTips
How Notion Became a $10 Billion SaaS Giant — Without Playing the VC Game (At First)
In this Capital Compass case study, we break down Notion’s unique fundraising journey — from saying no to early VC, to raising at a $10B valuation with just 40+ employees. Learn how product-led growth, a loyal community, and capital discipline turned Notion into one of the most respected names in tech.
#CapitalCompass, #Notion, #StartupCaseStudy, #ProductLedGrowth, #SaaS, #VCFunding, #FounderLessons, #StartupStrategy, #TechCaseStudy, #Bootstrapped
The Mirage of Momentum - Builder.ai's Cautionary Tale
In this episode of Capital Compass, we explore Builder.ai — the heavily funded startup that promised to revolutionize software development through AI-powered app creation. But despite raising nearly half a billion dollars, questions now swirl around its tech, financials, and future. This is a cautionary tale about the dangers of scaling fast without scaling right.
#BuilderAI, #StartupLessons, #CapitalCompass, #StartupFunding, #VentureCapital, #CaseStudy, #Founders, #TechStartups, #FundraisingTips, #Entrepreneurship, #PitchDeck, #StartupStrategy, #SoftBank, #AIStartups, #CautionaryTale