Blog Category: Startup Funding

At Eqvista, we’re committed to empowering founders with the tools and resources they need to build sustainable, scalable businesses. While equity financing remains a cornerstone of startup growth, we recognize that today’s founders need access to diverse capital strategies that preserve ownership and extend runway. That’s why we’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with …

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Jakub Vele | December 10, 2025 | Startup Funding

Why do some founders walk out of investor meetings with a check, while others leave with a list of doubts to prove wrong? The real reason could be hidden in the very first question. When startup founders pitch, not all are given the same opportunity to shine. Investor questions decide who gets a chance to …

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Neethu Deepu | November 28, 2025 | Startup Funding

In our previous post, we analyzed key insights from September’s funding trends. The October data offers further perspective into capital allocation patterns, sector concentration, and how AI continues to shape the startup funding industry. Funding by Sector Classification Figure 1: Heatmap of Funding Raised by Sector, Data source: Crunchbase Heatmap shows the industries that raised …

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Nimish Jhingan | November 21, 2025 | Startup Funding

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 …

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Sarath | November 18, 2025 | Startup Funding

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 …

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Sarath | November 14, 2025 | Startup Funding

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 …

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Nimish Jhingan | October 31, 2025 | Startup Funding

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 …

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Sarath | October 17, 2025 | Startup Funding

When Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were scaling Apple Computer beyond their garage operation in 1978, they turned to a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) that provided $500,000 in startup capital. This crucial funding helped launch the revolutionary Apple II computer and transformed a two-person startup into one of the world’s most valuable companies.  Small …

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Sarath | September 4, 2025 | Startup Funding

Looking for a complete startup accelerator list? As a startup founder, a clear understanding of accelerator programs is important for the company’s future. Some startups may bootstrap into the market or find alternative ways of scaling up. But being part of a reputed accelerator program more often than not weighs out in favor of the …

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Sarath | August 20, 2025 | Startup Funding

The US AI funding landscape in 2025 is characterized by unmatched capital availability, frequent mega-rounds, and a supportive VC ecosystem, enabling rapid growth and innovation. Other countries, particularly in Europe, are making strides in AI innovation but face more cautious funding environments, regulatory complexity, and market fragmentation, resulting in lower overall investment and fewer large …

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Sarath | May 9, 2025 | Startup Funding

In 2024, the value of US venture debt deals nearly doubled to $53.3 billion, more than 25% of the value of venture capital investments in the same period. This marks a significant increase from 2001 when venture debt was only 5% of the value of venture capital investments. So, as more startups turn to venture …

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Sarath | May 2, 2025 | Startup Funding

In the startup ecosystem, it is common to secure external funding and scale expenses, with the ultimate goal of achieving massive profitability. Many startups such as MailChimp, Atlassian, and 37signals choose to be self-funding startups, proving that there’s more than one path to success. Bootstrapping allowed these companies to retain control over their vision and …

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Sarath | March 7, 2025 | Startup Funding

Whether you own a business at its early stage or a well-developed stage, you will always look for better opportunities to scale. And those opportunities need proper financing to take shape. Some companies require funds to run their routine operations whereas others need cash sources to expand their operations. It is important to remember that …

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Sarath | February 28, 2025 | Startup Funding

The new wave of startups is changing the landscape of the internet. As emerging technologies like blockchain are making their way into the mainstream, Web3 startups are becoming the future of the decentralized internet. Web3 is the next generation of the World Wide Web. It is characterized by its decentralized nature, using peer-to-peer networks and …

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Sarath | February 12, 2025 | Startup Funding

The rise of the startup scene, especially in areas like technology and software, has led to a boom in early-stage startup incubators. A business incubator helps new startup companies develop by providing services such as management, training, or office space. These startup incubators aid startup companies with a great idea and high potential to grow. …

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Sarath | January 23, 2025 | Startup Funding

Most Fortune 500 companies, specifically 99%, implement open-source software. Open-source startups have collectively raised approximately $2.5 billion in funding, averaging $41.1 million per startup. This influx of capital indicates strong investor confidence in the open-source business model. While many startups are based in the U.S., there is notable representation from Europe, particularly Germany and the …

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Sarath | October 18, 2024 | Startup Funding

Despite women accounting for 80% of the $3.6 trillion in healthcare spending, they are underrepresented in leadership positions within the industry. Only around 13% of chief executive officers in the healthcare sector are female. However, the landscape is changing. Women-led healthcare startups are making a significant impact. A staggering statistic from 2023 underscores this shift: …

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Sarath | September 24, 2024 | Startup Funding

The choice of funding source depends on factors like the startup’s stage,industry, growth potential and the founders preferences regarding equity and control. It’s common for the startup’s in the US to combine multiple funding sources as they progress through different growth stages. The US government provides significant funding opportunities for startups and small businesses through …

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Sarath | August 30, 2024 | Startup Funding

As a small business owner, you may be searching for ways to raise funds to expand your company. It’s time to raise some real funding once you’ve created a business plan, spent your personal savings and ran your business as a side job for a few months. Fortunately, the bank is not your only option …

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Sarath | July 24, 2024 | Startup Funding

A company’s potential for expansion is almost limitless, which inevitably means it will need more capital. To grow from an idea to a multinational corporation, businesses need a growing amount of capital. Although facing many obstacles in their infancy, several firms have already become a leader in their field and are well-known to customers. While …

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Sarath | July 11, 2024 | Startup Funding