As a founder, you may think that startup valuation is only something that investors consider when deciding whether to take the leap with your company or not. But this isn’t the case — startup valuation is important for founders too. In fact, the valuation of your...
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Funding
What We Look for When Investing in Startups
We consider ourselves a unique VC firm, not only in terms of how we approach funding (with a capital efficiency mindset), but in how we approach the entire journey when building a B2B SaaS or Enterprise Software company. We don’t invest in founders and leave them to...
Why Founders Should Consider Venture Debt
Venture debt is a valuable tool that founders can use to grow their companies, and with more flexibility in repayment terms than traditional lenders, founders shouldn’t shy away just because it’s debt. Mainly used in conjunction with equity financing,...
Why Did We Launch Studios?
Founders who are looking for more than just a VC fund have come to the right place. At Golden Section, we’re not only interested in offering funding and leaving you to navigate the turbulent waters of the B2B SaaS world. We’re interested in becoming growth partners on...
B2B SaaS as an Asset Class
B2B SaaS as an Asset Class: What Is It and What Founders Should Focus On Traditionally, there have been three main asset classes, groups of similar investments. These have been equities (stocks), fixed income (bonds), and cash equivalent (money market instruments)....
Are SAFE notes safe for investors (or founders)?
We believe that SAFE notes are bad for investors, founders, and the startup ecosystem. They are designed for early-stage venture funds to simplify the investment process and sideline the super-early-stage angels and friends and family that so often help get companies...
How Venture Debt can be a Source of Growth for your SaaS Company
When early-stage B2B SaaS founders are building their companies, the first thing they go out and seek is venture capital. But as founders seek to grow their business, we often advise them to consider other forms of financing, as well. Venture debt is a...
Why Founders Need to Care about Capital Efficiency
Launching a successful startup isn’t about getting huge investments, sky-high valuations, or experiencing massive growth. It’s about sustainability. As a founder, you can’t only be concerned with how your startup does this quarter or this year — you want to be...