The US startup ecosystem in 2025 is setting new records, with billions investing in startup companies that span AI, infrastructure, energy, and more. This is transforming how founders build ventures and how investors spot opportunity, making equity management more crucial than ever. For founders, the challenge is managing growth, raising capital, and keeping equity transparent …
The US Series A funding landscape looks dramatically different from the peak years of 2020-22. In 2025, Series A funding has reached $23.02 billion through October, a significant decline from the $58.17 billion record set in 2021. Series A Capital Deployment: A Decade in Review Note: Data for 2025 is as of 31st October Founders …
Thomas Girard is the co-founder and CEO of KERYS Software, and in this exclusive interview with Eqvista, he shares insights drawn from nearly 20 years at the forefront of cybersecurity. Before founding KERYS, Girard identified persistent inefficiencies—over-provisioned and underused hardware—across enterprise IT environments, which motivated him to launch KERYS Software alongside a team of fellow …
The artificial intelligence sector has experienced unprecedented growth, producing some of the most highly valued startups in technology history. With a combined market capitalization exceeding $1.2 trillion among the top-tier companies, the AI ecosystem represents a fundamental shift in how technology creates and captures value. This analysis examines the current landscape of AI startups, their …
Tech companies, especially software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, have been investor favorites for decades and for good reason. These companies often create a new niche for themselves and are highly scalable. In this article, we will take a close look at the gross profit margins of such companies, one of their key differentiators in the eyes of …
When it comes to managing global teams, payroll, and compliance, the rules are changing—and Niural is leading the charge. In our exclusive interview, Nabin Banskota, Co-founder and President of Niural, shares how leaving a high-profile Wall Street role inspired a mission to solve the real, tangled challenges of international HR. With its AI-native platform, Niural …
The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognize leading B2B companies with a proven track record of supporting entrepreneurs and helping businesses grow. This year, Eqvista is proud to be named among them. This prestigious honor places Eqvista among industry leaders like Intuit QuickBooks, Ramp, and Vista Bank, which have consistently demonstrated excellence in supporting entrepreneurs …
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax benefits under Section 1202 represent one of the most powerful wealth-building opportunities in the tax code, but are companies actually leveraging them? We surveyed founders across industries to find out how they’re structuring for QSBS tax benefits. The data reveals that QSBS tax benefits aren’t just about savings, they’re …
Most startup growth advice relies on anecdotes and outlier success stories. Founders wonder: “Is my 50% year-over-year growth good enough?” Investors ask: “Should I expect 3x returns at Series B?” Without reliable benchmarks, these questions go unanswered. At Eqvista, we’ve seen how this data gap creates confusion at every funding stage. Last year, we addressed …
The modern defense industry is being reshaped by rapid innovation on the frontlines, where real-world urgency demands new approaches that outpace traditional models. In this interview with Ivan Matveichenko—combat veteran, finance professional, and CEO of Trypillian—to explore his extraordinary journey from international finance to active military service, and ultimately to building one of Ukraine’s most …
Venture capital has been on a stride in the past couple of quarters, owing to the AI revolution. Without a doubt, few forces have reshaped funding activity as profoundly as AI. This makes it worth noting to decipher what is happening in the US VC market. September 2025s US deal data offers a telling snapshot …
In the fast-moving world of startup accelerators, a16z Speedrun has carved out a distinctive position—combining the resources of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capital firms with an intensive, cohort-based approach to early-stage company building. But what actually happens during those 12 weeks? And what makes this program different from the dozens of other …
Picture this: An investor asks to review your cap table during a crucial funding meeting. Within seconds, you pull up an extensive view of your entire ownership structure, every shareholder detail, vesting schedule, and SAFE agreement, all properly documented and signed. The best part? These cap table tools didn’t cost you a penny extra beyond …
Joshua Lee, founder and CEO of Ardius, a Mucker portfolio company acquired by Gusto, is a visionary who embodies the spirit of Southern California’s startup ecosystem. Known for seamlessly blending venture building with operational rigor, Joshua’s journey as a founder, investor, and mentor is deeply rooted in his commitment to proving that world-class, venture-backable companies …
In Q3 2025, the total global VC funding reached $97B, marking the fourth consecutive quarter exceeding $90B and a robust 38.6% year-over-year increase. Q3 was characterized by extreme capital concentration with mega rounds ($500M+) capturing more than 30% of all funding and just 18 companies securing one-third of total capital deployed. AI dominated with $45.1 …
Distressed debt can be an investment opportunity that allows you to effectively beat the market. In 2024, Brazil had a real interest rate of 35.1%, greater than the returns of the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Nasdaq 100. With such returns, you could more than 20x your investment portfolio in just 10 years. The …
Sometimes the most transformative ideas begin with a simple question: what if legal work could be as intuitive and data-driven as fintech? For Anuscha and Ziyaad, the leap from scaling a successful payments startup to founding Qanooni wasn’t just about technology—it was about reimagining what trust, automation, and client-centric innovation could mean for law firms …
For early-stage startups, setting up a cap table might not feel as pressing as product development or fundraising. Yet it is one of the most critical documents you can create. According to the State of the Cap Table Industry 2024, almost 90% of startups use equity-based compensation and update their cap tables in real-time to …
In just a few years, SportsEdTV has become one of the world’s leading platforms for sports education, offering thousands of free and premium training resources to athletes, coaches, and parents worldwide. With over 1 million social media followers, 4,000 videos and articles, and more than 400 senior contributors, the company has built a digital ecosystem …
In 2022, US IPO activity plummeted by 83% and has yet to recover to the levels seen in 2021 or even 2020. However, the surge of IPOs in those years has distorted expectations of what ‘normal’ looks like for the market. Looking back over two decades, the median annual number of IPOs since 2000 is …
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