Funding and fundraising
Funding and fundraising: resources to prepare your business plan, structure your metrics and fund your growth, with Ember guides and tools.
Guides
How to Build an Investor Target List for a 2026 Raise?
How to build an investor target list for a 2026 raise: who to contact, why now and what to say, with Lead Intelligence.
How do B2B founders build a winning fundraising data room?
Learn how B2B founders build a fundraising data room investors actually open. A structured guide that turns preparation into action for early-stage teams.
How B2B Founders Build a Credible Investor Target List?
How B2B founders build a credible investor target list before a round. A structured guide that verifies fit and avoids wasted pitches.
What Founders Should Expect from Pitch Contests Next Year
Prepare for 2026 investor pitch competitions with our practical guide on what to expect and how to win funding. Learn how to stand out and secure capital.
How to Prepare for Your First Investor Meeting
First investor meeting: the questions your deck does not answer, the evidence to gather and a consistent file you can open during the conversation.
What the OECD Says About SME Finance Gaps for Your B2B Pitch
An analysis published by the OECD relays the $5.7 trillion SME financing gap measured by the IFC. How a B2B founder uses that diagnosis to anchor a pitch.
What Proof Should a Founder Check Before Choosing Fund Your Growth?
Check what proof a founder needs before choosing Fund Your Growth. This guide helps early-stage founders verify product-market fit signals and avoid wasted
How to Build a 12-Month Investor Update Cadence That Keeps Angels Engaged Without Burning Your Week
Build a 12-month investor update cadence that keeps angels engaged without burning your week, with a structured method for early-stage founders.
What should a B2B pre-seed deck show an angel investor?
A pre-seed deck should make the customer problem, solution, team, existing evidence and intended use of funds clear.
What does a VC partner look for in a pre-seed B2B deck?
Discover what VC partners actually look for in a pre-seed B2B pitch deck. Learn how to structure your slides and tell a great story to secure your funding.
Fund Your Growth Use Cases for Qualified Founder Intros
Discover how early-stage founders use Fund Your Growth for qualified introductions. Get clear next steps to transform your funding strategy today.
How to Manage Runway with 13-Week Cash Discipline for SMEs?
Plan your runway before it becomes urgent with the 13-week cash discipline. This guide for SME leaders delivers a structured approach to cash flow.
What Pre-Seed Investors Screen in 10 Minutes of Your Deck?
Learn what pre-seed investors actually look for in the first 10 minutes of reading your pitch deck. This guide helps early-stage founders structure their deck.
Choosing Between a SAFE and a Convertible Note for a B2B Seed Round
Choose the right instrument for your B2B seed round in 2026: SAFE or convertible note. This guide provides a clear framework for early-stage founders.
Reframe Post-COVID B2B Sales for Late-Stage Investors
Founders must reframe B2B sales to show capital efficiency and high-intent engagement for late-stage investors. Use Lead Intelligence to structure your pitch.
How to Read Euro-Area Financial Data Before Pitching Investors
How a B2B founder can read Euro-area financial integration data before pitching a cross-border investor. A guide that turns data into a measurable action.
How to Build a 13-Week Cash Forecast for SME Leaders?
Learn to build a 13-week cash forecast that works in real SME operations. Turn uncertainty into a structured decision process with clear metrics and actionable.
Build a 12-Month Investor Update Cadence That Keeps Angels
How to build a 12-month investor update cadence that keeps angels engaged without becoming a full-time job. A guide for B2B founders.
Research and Shortlist Investors Before Sending Your Pitch
Learn to shortlist investors effectively before pitching. Ember Lead Intelligence gives early founders a structured method to target the right venture partners.
How Do You Defend a B2B Sales Cycle Against a Pre-COVID Benchmark?
How to answer an investor quoting a pre-2020 benchmark: ask where it comes from, measure your median sales cycle and present an explained gap with a plan.
What do pre-seed B2B investors want in a 2026 deck?
Discover what pre-seed B2B investors actually look for today. This practical guide helps early-stage founders build a truly winning pitch deck presentation.
Market Validation Use Cases of Fund Your Growth
How a founder validates a market with Ember's Fund Your Growth: evidence, assumptions, action plan and choosing the right funding source.
What Angel Investors and Pre-Seed VCs Screen in 10 Minutes?
Learn what angel investors and pre-seed VCs screen for in the first 10 minutes. Use this guide to structure your pitch deck for rapid approval and funding.
Angel Investor Screening Criteria for Pre-Seed 2026
Learn the key signals angel investors evaluate at pre-seed in 2026, beyond your pitch deck. Use Fund Your Growth to sharpen your structure and strategy.