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Practical guides on fundraising, legal terms, credits and growth, plus a plain-English glossary of the startup terms you will hear from investors.
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- 48 startup terms
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Guides
Founder guides you can act on.
Short, practical reads written for early-stage founders, from MVP to Series A.
Pre-seed, seed, Series A: startup funding stages explained
What each funding stage is for, who invests, what investors expect to see, and how to know when you are ready for the next round.
SAFE vs convertible note vs priced round
How the three most common early-stage instruments work, their pros and cons for founders, and how they affect dilution.
Term sheet basics: the clauses that matter most
A plain-English walkthrough of the key terms in an early-stage term sheet: valuation, liquidation preference, board, vesting and more.
How to get free cloud and AI credits for your startup
Where startups can get AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and AI API credits, typical eligibility rules, and tips to get approved.
How to choose the right accelerator or incubator
Questions to ask before you apply to an accelerator, how to compare equity terms, and when a programme is not worth it.
Startup India DPIIT recognition: eligibility and benefits
Who can get DPIIT startup recognition in India, the main benefits, the documents you need and how to apply.
Top startup ecosystems in the world (2026)
The world's leading startup ecosystems in 2026, from Silicon Valley, New York and London to Bengaluru and Dubai, and what the rankings mean for founders.
The USA startup ecosystem: a guide for founders
Why the US leads the world for startups, its top hubs from Silicon Valley to Austin, how US fundraising works, and how international founders can access it.
The Dubai startup ecosystem: a 2026 guide
Why founders are building in Dubai: rankings, free zones, funding, key programmes such as Dubai Unicorn 30 and the DIFC Innovation Hub, and how to set up.
The startup metrics investors ask about first
The key metrics early-stage investors look at, how to calculate them, and rough benchmarks for MRR growth, churn, CAC, LTV and runway.
Glossary
Startup terms, in plain English.
From ARR and burn rate to SAFEs, vesting and valuation caps: 48 terms explained simply.
- Burn rateHow much cash a company spends each month. Gross burn is total monthly spend; net burn is spend…
- Cap tableA table showing who owns what in a company: founders, employees (ESOP), investors, and how owne…
- RunwayHow many months a company can operate before cash runs out. Runway = cash in the bank ÷ monthly…
- SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)An agreement created by Y Combinator where an investor pays now and receives shares at a future…
- Term sheetA short, mostly non-binding document setting out the key terms of an investment before the full…
- VestingEarning shares over time, typically over four years with a one-year cliff, so that founders and…
Tools
Tools and directories for your next step.
- Accelerators & incubatorsCompare cohorts, equity terms and locations.
- Cloud & AI creditsAWS, Google Cloud, Azure and AI API programmes.
- Grants & schemesNon-dilutive money from governments and foundations.
- CompetitionsPitch prizes, fellowships and challenges.
- Programme trackerSave programmes and track applications free.
- Get hands-on helpPitch to Kreeaa for investment and mentoring.