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Conflicting Fiduciary Duties and Fire Sales of VC-backed Start-ups

Harvard Corporate Governance

Nigro (Goethe University, CAS on the Foundations of Law and Finance), on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Editor's Note: Bo Bian is an Assistant Professor in Finance at the University of British Columbia; Yingxiang Li is a PhD Candidate in Finance at the University of British Columbia; and Casimiro A.

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The Committed Innovator: Working with start-ups

Mckinsey and Company

Innovators from large organizations talk about working with start-ups, and how each can support the other.

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How to make investments in start-ups pay off

Mckinsey and Company

Both large corporations and start-ups have much to gain from collaboration, but corporate venture capital investments need a clear strategy, focus, and operating model.

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The Committed Innovator: The future of Israel’s start-up ecosystem

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Based on past successes within the world’s third-largest start-up ecosystem, two innovation leaders see technological and cultural change as catalysts for future growth.

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Short-Term Business Loans: Can Fast Financing Help Your Startup Grow?

Lighter Capital

Prominent SaaS financing solutions feature a straightforward application process, fast funding, flexible repayment terms, and, most important, zero equity dilution. Start by asking three crucial questions, then carefully weigh the pros and cons. When can short-term financing be a good option for SaaS startups?

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Starting up as a new CFO

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Congratulations, you’ve made it—now hit the ground running. Here are seven key mindsets and practices that effective CFOs adopt from day one.

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5 SaaS Financing Options to Extend Your Runway in 2023

Lighter Capital

SaaS companies often start generating revenue much earlier compared to startups in other tech categories. Convertible debt is relatively low-interest and converts into equity at a specified date (generally after a round of equity financing). For investors, SaaS means security. They often structure these loans as convertible debt.

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