Biotech Startup Support

Informative articles geared towards life science startup founders, with a specific focus on biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.Topics include company formation, legal basics, finance basics, common founder mistakes, lab operations, and more.

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September 13, 2022

What Is a Seed Round? Seed Funding Explained

Paul Graham (YC Combinator) once said raising money is the second most challenging thing you will do as a founder. The most challenging is creating something that people actually want. He goes on to o...

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What Is Financial Modeling & How Can It Help with Fundraising?

There is no standardized way to fundraise in the life sciences industry, although some paths are well-traveled. With multiple funding sources available, it’s all about what you and your potential inve...

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What Is Due Diligence? How to Prepare For It & Avoid Mistakes

“Due diligence” is an important step in fundraising. It is also a key aspect in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. In this article, we will mostly focus on its role in fundraising. When i...

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How to Create a Budget for Your Biotech Startup

Early-stage biotech and life sciences companies focused on developing therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, or providing contract research services rely on every single dollar. And like many fou...

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What Is Equity Crowdfunding & Is It an Option in Biotech?

Even if you’ve never backed a crowdfunding project, you have at the very least heard of crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter, where creators can raise funds from fans and future customers...

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A Guide to Grant Funding for Biotech Startups

As an early-stage biotech or life sciences startup looking to launch a product or service, there are several fundraising options you can pursue to fund your research and development. While we cover gr...