Biotech Startup Support

Actionable content for biotech and biopharma startup founders, covering company formation, legal and finance fundamentals, lab operations, team building, and common founder missteps in the early stages of launching and scaling.

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August 12, 2022
 
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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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August 3, 2022
 
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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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August 3, 2022
 
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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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August 3, 2022
 
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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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July 13, 2022
 
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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...

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June 14, 2022
 
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Understanding Debt & Equity Options for Funding Your Startup

To fund business operations and finance the purchase or procurement of assets (i.e., real estate, equipment, vehicles), companies often rely on a mixture of debt and equity financing. The mixture, or ...