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Venture Capital in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals for Founders

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:37:34 GMT

The US venture market shifted meaningfully in 2025, and those shifts are defining how founders, CFOs, and operators plan for 2026.

What Does Vesting Shares Mean?

Fidelity Private Shares — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:46:51 GMT

Equity is one of the most important tools a founder controls. It aligns incentives, defines ownership, and signals long-term commitment. Yet one essential question is often rushed past: what does vesting shares mean?

The Startup CFO Landscape in 2026

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:07:59 GMT

In 2025, CFOs did not chase growth. They protected it.

How to Improve Investor Relations with an Equity Management Platform

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:11:47 GMT

For many early-stage companies, investor relations (IR) used to be about sending quarterly updates and answering questions as they came up. For today’s private companies, that’s no longer enough.

What Happens to Your Cap Table When Your Startup Is Acquired?

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:11:31 GMT

When founders start acquisition conversations, the headline number often gets the most attention. But the real question most founders end up asking is much more specific, and much more important:

Fundraising Without the Guesswork: Templates to Get You Started

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:21:17 GMT

Fundraising friction rarely comes from a lack of vision or ambition. It usually comes from unclear mechanics — ownership that’s hard to explain, investor communication that’s inconsistent, or diligence materials that only come together when momentum is already on the line.

What CFOs Are Focusing on in 2026: From Cost Discipline to Investor Readiness

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:28:01 GMT

CFOs heading into 2026 are facing a familiar challenge with new constraints. Growth is still a priority, but capital is cautious, fundraising cycles are longer, and expectations for readiness are higher than ever.

Founder’s Guide to Due Diligence: What Investors Look For and How to Be Ready

Fidelity Private Shares — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Founders rarely forget the moment a diligence checklist arrives. One day, you’re celebrating a signed term sheet. The next, you’re staring down a long spreadsheet of document requests, financial questions, and operational proof points. Even teams that feel “organized enough” often discover gaps the moment investors start digging.

How to Pitch to Early-Stage Investors: What Matters Most (and What Doesn’t)

Fidelity Private Shares — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:37:17 GMT

You rehearse your pitch, tighten your slides, refine your story, and then an investor asks a question that cuts in a completely different direction. Suddenly you’re talking about customer behavior instead of product features, or leadership structure instead of market size.

Reviewing Your 409A Valuation Report: What Founders Should Look For

Tania Huzieran, Senior Manager, Private Market Marketing — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:02 GMT

A 409A valuation report isn’t just a compliance document, it’s the foundation for how your company’s equity is priced and how well that valuation stands up to investor or IRS scrutiny.