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Convertible Notes and SAFEs: Caps, Discounts, and the Dilution Math Founders Miss
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Convertible Notes and SAFEs: Caps, Discounts, and the Dilution Math Founders Miss

How convertible notes and SAFEs convert, worked cap and discount math, stacked SAFE dilution, the liquidation preference problem, and 2026 market terms.

Jan 25, 20267 min read
How to Build Business Credit in 2026: What Lenders Actually Check
#business finance#small business#credit

How to Build Business Credit in 2026: What Lenders Actually Check

How business credit files work, what PAYDEX and lenders really check, the 2026 SBA underwriting change, UCC liens, and credit-building scams to avoid.

Jan 19, 20268 min read
Venture Capital Funds Explained: 2 and 20, the Power Law, LP Access, and What the 2026 Numbers Show
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Venture Capital Funds Explained: 2 and 20, the Power Law, LP Access, and What the 2026 Numbers Show

How a venture fund works for LPs: fees, reserves, the J-curve, what one outlier must return, 2026 Venture Monitor data, and term sheet points for founders.

Jan 1, 202613 min read