CAC, LTV, Payback: SaaS Unit Economics VCs Actually Care About
CAC, LTV, and CAC payback are the core SaaS unit-economics metrics. Here's how to compute them honestly and what benchmarks matter for 2026 fundraising.
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What Is an LP (Limited Partner) in Venture Capital? The Capital Behind the Fund
LPs are the investors in VC funds. Understanding who they are, how they allocate, and what they want is critical for GPs, founders, and anyone building in venture.
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What Is an Angel Investor? The Complete 2026 Guide for Founders
An angel investor is an individual who invests personal capital in early-stage companies. Here's how to find, vet, and negotiate with them.
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Vesting Schedule, Cliff, Acceleration: The Complete Guide to Startup Equity Vesting
Vesting defines when you actually own your equity. Here's how 4-year schedules, 1-year cliffs, single/double-trigger acceleration, and early exercise work.
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Venture Debt: How to Use It Well (and When to Avoid It)
Venture debt is non-dilutive capital on top of a priced equity round. Here's how term sheets, warrants, covenants, and drawdown mechanics actually work.
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Unicorn, Decacorn, Hectacorn: What These Startup Valuation Terms Actually Mean
A unicorn is a private company valued at $1B+. Decacorns sit above $10B; hectacorns above $100B. Here's the 2026 landscape and why the labels can mislead.