Fundraising: Research
Fundraising research by Ember: practical resources for founders and sales teams, built to help you take action.
The Ember Brief #23: Winning an Investor Pitch's First 5 Minutes
Master the opening five minutes of your investor pitch to capture partner attention before interest decays. Use Sequoia's 3-slide framework to start a dialogue.
How to Choose Between Rule 506(b), 506(c), and Reg CF?
Choose the right seed round exemption between Rule 506(b), 506(c), and Reg CF. Balance public solicitation rules, investor verification, and disclosure costs.
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.
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.
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.
Forecast Revenue for 2026 Investor Updates Without a Finance
B2B revenue forecast for investors without a finance lead: separate signed, pipeline and assumptions, present three scenarios, and back every figure.
A 12-Month Investor Update Cadence for Early-Stage Founders
How to build a 12-month investor update cadence that keeps angels engaged: a structured method for early-stage founders.