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June 26, 2025
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How to reduce churn and maximize LTV in 2025

Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is the cornerstone of sustainable growth for SaaS and AI companies, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Reducing churn—the rate at which customers stop using a product or service—can help increase your customer lifetime value (CLV). If you have an unnecessarily high churn rate, you’re leaving money on the table. Retaining existing customers will always be cheaper than acquiring new ones. Knowing how to maximize LTV is key for achieving profitability at scale. 

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June 24, 2025
3 min read

Understanding CAC: A Practical Guide for SaaS & AI Founders

TL;DR: This guide breaks down CAC calculation, benchmarks, and proven strategies to reduce it—so you can grow smarter, raise confidently, and protect your runway.

June 19, 2025
3 min read

How to Use Non Dilutive Financing to Extend Your Startup's Runway

Even the most brilliant startups with the best product-market fit will fail if they run out of runway. With the right financial tools, you can make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Bootstrapping is non-dilutive, but it can limit your velocity—and you may still find yourself in a position where you need additional runway growth capital. Equity financing can provide you with a cash infusion, but if overused, it can leave you without control (and limit the upside on your exit). 

June 17, 2025
3 min read

Venture Capital vs. Non-Dilutive Financing: Which Is Right for Your SaaS/AI Startup?

Raising capital is one of the most consequential decisions a SaaS or AI founder will make. The source and structure of that capital can shape everything from your hiring plan to your exit path.

June 12, 2025
4 min read

Why Capital Stack Literacy is a Superpower for Founders

Too often, SaaS and AI founders focus on the amount raised, rather than the structure behind it. That structure, known as the capital stack, determines who owns what, who gets paid first, and how much control you retain over your company. 

June 9, 2025
5 min read

The Counter-Intuitive Truth: Why a Well-Timed $250K Can Outperform a $2M Round - Startup Funding Strategy

Optimized Meta Description: Discover the counter-intuitive truth about startup funding: strategic timing and purpose are more critical than the amount. Learn why a well-timed $250K seed round can outperform a large early $2M raise for long-term success and valuation.

June 3, 2025
4 min read

The Startup Guide to Working Capital: How to Scale SaaS & AI After Your Seed Round

Protect your working capital while pursuing post-seed benchmarks. Early stages of SaaS and AI come with particular challenges. Here’s how to tackle them.

May 2, 2025
4 min read

7 Types of Startup Working Capital Every Founder Should Know

The road to growth is full of obstacles. Know the startup funding options that will help you scale. Venture debt, revenue-based financing, bank loans, etc. 

October 16, 2024
10 min read

14 Fundraising Challenges for Startups To Master

Discover key fundraising challenges startups face and learn how innovative solutions like revenue-based financing can help overcome these obstacles.

October 2, 2024
5 min read

Startup Tax Services: Complete Guide for 2025

Startup tax services can help founders navigate tax-related complexities. Learn how to find the right tax service for your startup.

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