Dealum Blog

Jul 17, 2026 — 5 min read

The exit is the exception: what 12,000 funding rounds say about startup liquidity

We analysed 12,000+ funding rounds across 180+ angel networks. Only 11.4% of portfolio companies have exited. Here's what the startup exit data shows.

Jun 16, 2026 — 5 min read

Practical tools to resolve conflict effectively

Conflict resolution isn't about compromise — it's about finding a better way. A structured dialogue framework for founder teams and investor relationships.

Jun 8, 2026 — 4 min read

Co-founder mismatch: when conflict becomes a problem and how to solve it

Not every founder conflict is productive. Learn the 3 red flags of co-founder mismatch and what investors can do before disagreements damage the company.

Jun 3, 2026 — 5 min read

Don’t let a good conflict go to waste

Most teams kill conflict to keep the peace. The best ones mine it for ideas. Why productive conflict is a startup's secret advantage.

Apr 29, 2026 — 4 min read

How AI is reshaping startup fundraising: Insights from two investors

NuFund's Ashok Kamal and ex-Verge HealthTech's Sigvards Krongorns join Dealum's webinar to reveal how investors use AI across sourcing, screening, and evaluation.

Mar 17, 2026 — 3 min read

Managing investor updates with Dealum's new Investor Plus

Investors rely on regular company updates to understand portfolio performance, where they can help, and when to consider follow-on funding. Yet one of the most common frustrations among angels is silence.

Feb 17, 2026 — 6 min read

How to pitch complex ideas to any investor

Deep-tech and industry-niche founders often lose investors to complexity. Lessons from Startup Day show how to simplify your pitch without losing credibility or depth.

Feb 3, 2026 — 8 min read

How to make your Dealum profile stand out

Investors often decide whether to meet you before a single conversation. Here’s how to make your Dealum profile stand out during that first critical scan.

Jan 6, 2026 — 4 min read

Fundraising Reimagined: How AI Is Reshaping the Early-Stage Capital Landscape

AI is already changing how founders raise capital and how investors decide, but the shift is uneven. Insights from Brigitte Baumann reveal what’s really changing, and what isn’t.

Dec 8, 2025 — 5 min read

How NOT to build your AI agent startup

There's a particular breed of founders who, upon discovering they can connect an LLM to a few APIs and watch it do things vaguely resembling autonomous work, become convinced they've glimpsed the future.

Nov 17, 2025 — 8 min read

SEIS & EIS done right: reducing risk and building trust with Dealum

If you look at the UK startup ecosystem, one might assume that its strength comes from London’s financial scene, world-class universities, or access to the best founders. Even though these things matter, they don’t explain why the UK is the second-largest angel investment market in the world.

Nov 12, 2025 — 4 min read

How founders can work better with their angel investors

Our new team member Victoria shares her experience as an angel-backed founder and the realization of the simple things she could have done differently to improve the success outcomes for all involved.

Nov 3, 2025 — 4 min read

How to tell customer success stories that actually close deals

Most startups have customer wins. Few can tell them in a way that drives new deals and investor confidence. Learn how to craft success stories that let your customers and results prove your impact, without sounding boastful or salesy.

Mar 10, 2025 — 5 min read

Due Diligence – How to stay in the game

For many startups, due diligence is the most nerve-wracking stage of fundraising. But by treating due diligence as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, startups can turn it into a powerful step toward securing investment.

Dec 27, 2024 — 4 min read

The End-of-Year Playbook for startup founders

As the year winds down, it’s time for startups to take a deep breath, regroup, recalibrate, and reimagine the road ahead. Here’s your guide to wrapping up the year with clarity, intention, and maybe even a few laughs.

Oct 4, 2024 — 3 min read

Navigating early-stage startup funding with Dealum and NuFund experts

In a recent webinar hosted by Dealum in collaboration with NuFund, early-stage investors and seasoned entrepreneurs gathered to share insights into the complexities of startup funding rounds.

Sep 6, 2024 — 2 min read

Receiving investment through an SPV: key takeaways from webinar

Creating an SPV streamlines the investment process, simplifies cap table management, and benefits both founders and investors. Here are the key takeaways from the Dealum's webinar for founders: 'Receiving investment through an SPV'.

Jul 25, 2024 — 2 min read

Fundraising in a turbulent economy: key takeaways from webinar

Securing a startup's funding can be challenging at any time, but even more so today. Here are the key takeaways from the Dealum's webinar for founders: 'Fundraising in a turbulent economy'.

Jul 11, 2024 — 7 min read

Bootstrapping 101: Pros & Cons, Tips & Tricks

The past couple of years have been rough on the startup community. We persist that it’s a better time than ever to be bootstrapping. But how to survive and thrive as a bootstrapped startup? Let’s find out.

Apr 25, 2024 — 9 min read

Fundraising as a startup 101

Fundraising is the number one skill that startup founders need to get their ideas off the ground. This guide will cover the basics of startup fundraising that you can control to help make your fundraising more professional.

Dec 13, 2023 — 5 min read

From seed to harvest: exit strategies for startup founders and angel investors

The world of startups is all about dreams, innovation, and building the future. But let’s not be coy – it is also about returns on investment. Let’s find out, when is a good time to exit, what strategies can be used, and how to know what is the best option.

Jun 19, 2023 — 7 min read

7 legal commandments of founding a startup

Founding your own startup is an exciting time, a time full of hopes, dreams, and promises. Who has time for mundane legal technicalities when you’re building the future, right? Wrong!

May 8, 2023 — 4 min read

Beyond the elevator pitch: how to build genuine relationships in the startup world

Networking is an essential part of the startup world, but it's not just about vain metrics or delivering the perfect elevator pitch. Building genuine relationships is the key to success.

Mar 15, 2023 — 4 min read

Tech layoffs explained: is this a correction or a collapse?

There seems to be an unprecedented wave of layoffs ravaging the tech landscape. But are things really as bad as they seem?

Feb 28, 2023 — 3 min read

Truly invested: 5 ways angel investors can help startups succeed (besides funding)

It’s a good idea for angel investors to take a hands-on approach. Contributing time, expertise, and network is rewarding for both investors and startups.

Oct 5, 2022 — 7 min read

How to build a healthy cap table

Here are three main takes on what to keep in mind and which common pitfalls to avoid when shares are being discussed.

Jun 13, 2022 — 8 min read

How to calculate Startup Valuation?

In April, we celebrated Dealum’s fifth anniversary with a series of webinars together with Equidam. Now we have prepared a summary of the core principles and methods of the Startup Valuation based on what was spoken at the webinar.

May 6, 2021 — 6 min read

The fine art of asking for advice (for a startup)

There’s a time in every company’s life when the knowledge and experience within the team just don’t cut it anymore and an external expert is needed. Where to start and what should be kept in mind? How can angels help the process? Here’s our take on the fine art of asking for advice for a startup.

Apr 29, 2021 — 6 min read

How to level up the startup fundraising game

Fundraising is a game of many levels and same as with any other game, you should start at the beginning - from the business angels - to learn the game in order to succeed. But what if the company needs to raise more? Where to find additional funding to close the round? Read more to find out.