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Learn about all the resources OpenVC offers for fundraising
Most founders have never raised funds before, so we've built resources to help you navigate the process quickly and easily.
- How to raise funds in 14 steps. A pillar post that summarizes the key points every founder should know when fundraising. https://www.openvc.app/blog/how-to-raise-money-for-a-startup
- How to build a startup pitch deck. A slide-by-slide tutorial to build a great pitch deck https://openvc.app/blog/startup-pitch-deck
- How to value a startup A detailed guide to help you define your valuation, round size, and comparables. https://www.openvc.app/blog/how-to-value-a-startup
- 9 pitch deck templates for startups A transparent benchmark of 9 free and paid pitch deck templates for startups https://www.openvc.app/blog/pitch-deck-template
- 12 financial models for startups A detailed benchmark of 12 financial model templates for startups https://www.openvc.app/blog/startup-financial-model
- How to incorporate your startup A legal guide for founders seeking to incorporate their startup https://www.openvc.app/blog/how-to-incorporate-your-startup
- Legal essentials for startup fundraising Master fundraising legal: SAFE/equity, term sheets, confidentiality, 506b/506c… https://www.openvc.app/blog/legal-basics-for-startup-fundraising
Let us know if a resources is missing, we will make sure to add it quickly!
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Last updated on November 9, 2025