Should co-founders take salary from day one or wait for revenue?
Two founders, limited savings. Investors dislike high founder salaries. What is a balanced approach?
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Two founders, limited savings. Investors dislike high founder salaries. What is a balanced approach?
Angels ask for valuation. We are pre-revenue. Is there a sane method or is it pure negotiation?
We have users but weak revenue. What metrics make a VC meeting useful vs a waste of time?
Relatives want to put in money. I worry about relationships if the startup fails. How should founders structure this?
We have 7 months cash left. Advisors say raise now. Others say wait for metrics. What runway rule of thumb works?
I am preparing for first investor conversations. What is the minimum data room that does not look amateur?
I can ship an MVP in 3 months with savings. Angels are offering capital but want 15% early. How do founders decide bootstrap vs angel for a B2B SaaS?
I keep hearing pitch decks matter for angel investors. Which slides are must-haves for a Pakistan-focused startup, and which slides waste time?
We are preparing a seed round for an e-commerce brand. How do founders usually decide raise size versus dilution? What do local angels expect for pre-money valuation at pre-revenue or early revenue stage?
I have a small SaaS MVP with early paying users in Lahore. Friends say raise now; others say wait for product-market fit. What milestones should be clear before approaching angel investors or seed funds in Pakistan?