WOWS Global December 6, 2023
So, you want to become a financial modeling expert, huh? That's great to hear. Financial modeling is an incredibly useful skill that can open up many ...WOWS Global December 4, 2023
In the ever-evolving startup landscape of India, competition is fierce. Startups are constantly on the lookout for ways to attract and retain top tale...WOWS Global November 30, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of business, partnerships can be a powerful vehicle for growth and success. However, without a solid foundation and clear exp...WOWS Global November 29, 2023
Are you a startup founder or entrepreneur struggling with cap table management? Look no further. In this comprehensive article, we have created a step...WOWS Global November 24, 2023
Are you a startup looking for funding? If so, you've probably heard of SAFE notes. But what exactly are they, and why are they worth your consideratio...WOWS Global November 23, 2023
Are you baffled by financial jargon? EBITDA, the abbreviation for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is one term that of...WOWS Global November 20, 2023
Navigating through the intricate web of ownership structures can be daunting. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, unde...WOWS Global November 15, 2023
In today's dynamic business landscape, understanding and maximizing returns in various exit scenarios is crucial for investors and business owners ali...WOWS Global November 9, 2023
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey demands more than just a brilliant idea—it necessitates strategic financial planning and a deep understanding...WOWS Global November 7, 2023
Finding the right financial expertise for your business can be a challenging task. When it comes to CFO services, you have two options: fractional CFO...WOWS Global November 3, 2023
Convertible notes are becoming an increasingly popular financing option for startup companies. In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of co...WOWS Global November 2, 2023
So you've started a company. Congratulations! As an entrepreneur, you're surely excited to build an innovative product, assemble a stellar team, and c...WOWS Global November 1, 2023
So you've got a great startup idea, funding lined up, and a passionate team ready to build something amazing. Everything is going according to plan un...WOWS Global October 30, 2023
So you've got a startup idea you want to turn into a real, living, breathing company. You've been bootstrapping it so far, living on ramen and caffein...WOWS Global October 27, 2023
Ever wonder how some startups get the funding to turn their big ideas into reality? The answer is venture capital or VC. VC firms invest money in earl...WOWS Global October 26, 2023
Maybe you've been following the latest business news and seen the terms 'merger' and 'acquisition' thrown around a lot recently.But do you really unde...WOWS Global October 25, 2023
Ever wonder what those profits interests are that your LLC members keep talking about? As an LLC member, profit interests represent your slice of the ...WOWS Global October 23, 2023
So you've been working at your company for a few years now and some of those stock options you were granted as part of your compensation package are r...WOWS Global October 20, 2023
You've spent years building up your startup and now it's finally taking off. Growth is accelerating, revenue is climbing, and you're thinking about fu...WOWS Global October 19, 2023
So you've launched your startup, brought on some initial investors, and now you're thinking about ways to incentivize your team and give early backers...WOWS Global October 18, 2023
So you've successfully raised funding for your startup—congratulations! But what happens if your next funding round values your company at a lower amo...WOWS Global October 16, 2023
Are you familiar with the term "vesting" and how it can impact your financial future? If not, don't worry – you're not alone. Vesting is a critical co...WOWS Global October 11, 2023
So you want to get into investing, huh? Great idea. The stock market can be an exciting place where you stand to gain a lot of money. But it also has ...WOWS Global October 9, 2023
So you've worked hard, invested wisely, and built up an equity portfolio. Now the real challenge begins - managing it. Equity management is an art for...WOWS Global October 6, 2023
In the startup ecosystem, cash runway refers to the number of months a company can sustain its operations before running out of cash. This runway can ...WOWS Global October 5, 2023
Ever wonder why some company names have 'Inc.' at the end? It's not just a fancy abbreviation companies tack on to sound official. 'Inc.' stands for i...WOWS Global October 4, 2023
Have you been thinking about how to incentivize your advisors and mentors beyond just equity? Advisory shares could be an option worth exploring for y...WOWS Global October 2, 2023
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to get rich by working for startups or tech companies? Chances are, they benefited from something called s...WOWS Global September 29, 2023
Are you a shareholder in a private company looking to cash in on your investment? Selling private company stock can be a complex process, but with the...Gagan Singh September 22, 2023
Welcome to this exclusive interview with Lincoln Lin, the visionary Founder of Filmplace, a groundbreaking platform that is reshaping the landscape of...WOWS Global September 20, 2023
Introducing the ultimate guide to RSAs and RSUs - the two most popular employee stock options. If you're an employee or an employer, understanding the...Gagan Singh September 19, 2023
A 409A valuation is a critical component in determining the fair market value (FMV) of your company's stock options. It is named after section 409A of...Gagan Singh September 14, 2023
So you’ve started a company and are ready to bring on investors or hire employees. But before you do, you need to get your equity management in order....Gagan Singh September 13, 2023
In the competitive world of startups, understanding and managing your burn rate is akin to steering a ship through treacherous waters. The burn rate, ...Gagan Singh September 8, 2023
In today's interview, we have the privilege of speaking with Patrick Gunadi, the visionary Founder of Danamart, a groundbreaking crowdfunding service ...Gagan Singh September 4, 2023
In today's interview, we had the privilege of sitting down with Willy Tan, the visionary founder behind Seeds, a social investing platform that is mak...Gagan Singh August 31, 2023
When determining the price per share for Series A financing, it's relatively straightforward if there are no outstanding convertible notes or SAFEs (S...Gagan Singh August 28, 2023
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) are a popular form of employee compensation in Singapore. However, navigating the taxation rules associated with E...Gagan Singh August 14, 2023
A term sheet is a non-binding agreement that outlines the basic terms of an investment deal. It’s like a blueprint for the actual contract that will f...Gagan Singh August 3, 2023
Have you launched your startup and now need funding to scale? Finding investors is tough. You've pitched your idea to friends and family, maybe scored...Gagan Singh July 31, 2023
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, startups often face significant challenges in accessing funding, resources, and mentorship. To overcome t...Gagan Singh July 13, 2023
In the world of business, due diligence readiness plays a crucial role in mitigating risks and ensuring informed decision-making. It involves a compre...Gagan Singh July 10, 2023
Business forecasting is a crucial aspect of strategic planning for organizations across various industries. It involves using historical data, market ...Gagan Singh July 6, 2023
In today's interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Harprem Doowa, the Founder of Eazy Digital, an insurtech company that is revolutionizing t...Gagan Singh July 3, 2023
Fundraising is a critical aspect of a startup's journey, enabling founders to secure the necessary capital to fuel growth and achieve their business o...Gagan Singh June 26, 2023
A virtual data room, also known as a VDR or electronic data room, is an internet-based, secure platform that serves as a centralized repository for a ...Gagan Singh June 22, 2023
A pitch deck is a concise presentation used to introduce a business or project to potential investors or clients. It typically includes key informatio...Gagan Singh June 19, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of startup ventures, angel investors play a crucial role in fostering innovation and driving economic growth. Their financial...Gagan Singh June 15, 2023
Deal sourcing is the process of identifying, evaluating, and acquiring investment opportunities. It involves actively seeking out potential deals that...Gagan Singh June 5, 2023
Investing in startups has become an attractive avenue for venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors seeking high returns and the opportunity to su...Gagan Singh June 1, 2023
Investing in startups can be a risky endeavor, but it can also be highly rewarding. Building a diversified startup investment portfolio can help mitig...Gagan Singh May 29, 2023
Strategic business forecasting is the process of predicting future trends and opportunities using data and analysis and planning accordingly. Business...Gagan Singh May 25, 2023
Starting a business is an exciting experience, but it can also be difficult. As a startup founder, you may face a number of challenges that will imped...Gagan Singh May 22, 2023
"Venture debt has emerged as a popular alternative funding source for startups seeking capital without sacrificing equity." As the startup ecosystem e...Gagan Singh May 18, 2023
Startups are always looking for new ways to increase their value and attract investors. Understanding the significance of 409A valuation is one way to...Gagan Singh May 15, 2023
Starting a business necessitates a significant investment, and entrepreneurs may need to seek outside funding to get their ventures off the ground. Th...Gagan Singh May 11, 2023
Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most promising regions for startup investments. With a growing population, a rising middle cl...Gagan Singh May 4, 2023
"Securing the necessary capital to scale your business as a high-growth startup can be a difficult and complex task." While traditional financing opti...Gagan Singh May 1, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the world, and Southeast Asia is no exception. This region is home to a rap...Gagan Singh April 27, 2023
The world of startup investing has come a long way over the past few decades, with angel investors playing an increasingly important role in the proce...Gagan Singh April 24, 2023
Southeast Asia is a vibrant and rapidly-growing region that is home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies. As a result, it is an attractive...Gagan Singh April 20, 2023
The startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia has been on the rise in recent years, with the region producing several unicorns - privately held companies va...Gagan Singh April 17, 2023
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are gaining popularity among startups as a means of attracting and retaining top talent. WOWS advisory services...Gagan Singh April 13, 2023
As a startup founder, you've most likely put in countless hours building your company. When it comes time to seek outside funding or merge with anothe...Gagan Singh April 10, 2023
"One of the most important decisions you'll need to make as a startup founder is how to fund your business." Venture debt and equity financing are two...Gagan Singh April 6, 2023
Venture debt is a type of startup financing that allows them to secure capital without diluting their equity. Venture debt investors make loans to sta...Gagan Singh March 30, 2023
Startups require capital to fuel growth and achieve long-term objectives. While equity financing is a common way to raise funds, it frequently dilutes...Gagan Singh March 27, 2023
The startup world is buzzing with new entrants and this makes investing in them a very attractive investment proposition. The risks may be bigger than...Gagan Singh March 23, 2023
Investing funds in startups gives the potential for significant returns. On the flip side, the risks need to be fully understood. This means that star...Gagan Singh March 20, 2023
Company founders will very quickly discover that making important decisions regularly goes with the territory. One early decision that has a lot resti...Gagan Singh March 16, 2023
Founding your new business is an exciting and energetic time but the energy put into building your new company needs direction and full focus. Many n...Gagan Singh March 13, 2023
In today’s digital world, all businesses need to have a website that showcases what their company is all about. This is because a well-presented and r...Gagan Singh March 9, 2023
We have all heard the term Initial Public Offering or its more common abbreviation of ‘IPO’ but what does it mean and how does an IPO work? Let’s fin...Gagan Singh March 6, 2023
When it comes to determining the value of private companies, investors need to take a specific approach. This is because the process is not as transpa...Gagan Singh March 2, 2023
Those investors who choose to put their money into startup companies are seen as taking a bigger risk than those who invest in publicly listed compani...Gagan Singh February 27, 2023
Angel investors are often the funding stepping-stone that a startup needs to grow its business. These early-stage investors are usually serial and/or ...Gagan Singh February 23, 2023
More workers than ever before are quitting their jobs in search of what they feel will be better, more rewarding positions. While this is something th...Gagan Singh February 20, 2023
Equity dilution is something that all startup founders must fully understand. Failure to do so could see the stake in the company they were responsibl...Gagan Singh February 16, 2023
Over recent years the rise of private equity has mushroomed. This trend shows no signs of decline with the future of private markets predicted to grow...Gagan Singh February 13, 2023
Would-be investors in anything are taking a risk. Those who are looking to invest in startups are taking a bigger one! However, the potential reward...Gagan Singh February 9, 2023
The importance of a term sheet cannot be underestimated. Any founder who is being offered funding from a professional investor or venture capital firm...Gagan Singh February 6, 2023
The importance of a term sheet cannot be underestimated. Any founder who is being offered funding from a professional investor or venture capital firm...Gagan Singh February 2, 2023
The importance of a term sheet cannot be underestimated. Any founder who is being offered funding from a professional investor or venture capital firm...Gagan Singh January 30, 2023
The importance of a term sheet cannot be underestimated. Any founder who is being offered funding from a professional investor or venture capital firm...Gagan Singh January 26, 2023
Early-stage startup founders may well have heard about incubators but are not sure what they are all about. If that is you, let’s put things right by...Gagan Singh January 23, 2023
Startup founders will often hear the terms pre-money valuation and post-money valuation mentioned. But what is the difference between these two valuat...Gagan Singh January 19, 2023
Due diligence is an essential process for startup founders, angel investors, venture capital firms, and individual investors. This process must be tre...Gagan Singh January 16, 2023
The Southeast Asian (SEA) startup market is in a very healthy state. This guide will explain exactly why before getting into details on 10 of the most...Gagan Singh January 12, 2023
When it comes to establishing and growing your business, investors play a major role. It is the level and quality of investor involvement that can det...Gagan Singh January 9, 2023
Smart founders need to be aware that putting in place a cap table is something that needs to be done as early as possible in their startup journey.Gagan Singh December 29, 2022
For WOWS Global 2022 was an incredible year. WOWS GLOBAL set out to assist start-ups with their fundraising/secondary transactions and this year has b...Gagan Singh December 26, 2022
Public Markets This is where most companies raise funding through the issuance of stock. The stock exchange is the best-known public market. It is whe...Gagan Singh December 22, 2022
Startup founders will be very aware that essential funding is required if they are to grow their business in a structured and successful way. There ar...Gagan Singh December 19, 2022
The vast majority of founders know that preparing their pitch deck is a challenge. However, from there, presenting a persuasive investor pitch can be ...Gagan Singh December 15, 2022
Of the many hats a startup founder must wear comes the one that involves presenting your pitch deck to investors. For most founders, this task is a do...Gagan Singh December 12, 2022
When thinking of the secondary market most people will typically consider this to be the “stock market”. This is because the secondary market is where...Gagan Singh December 8, 2022
Founders of startups face many hurdles in getting their fledgling venture up and running. One of the most challenging aspects is recruiting and then r...Gagan Singh December 5, 2022
Founders of startups have a lot to contend with as they formalize their ideas, turn them into reality, and then proceed to grow their business healthi...Gagan Singh December 1, 2022
Startup founders need to put a compelling and persuasive pitch deck together when they are seeking a round of investment funding from investors. It is...Gagan Singh October 3, 2022
Startup founders need to be aware of just how important their pitch deck presentation to potential investors is. The quality, content, and overriding ...Gagan Singh September 30, 2022
Founders of startups have a lot to contend with as they formalize their ideas, turn them into reality, and then proceed to grow their business healthi...Gagan Singh September 28, 2022
Fundraising – A founder’s fear and joy. The process of raising much-needed funds to keep your early startup running and growing is certainly a challen...Gagan Singh September 26, 2022
Of the many elements that founders need to glue together to get their startup off the ground, there is no doubt that fundraising causes the most angst...Gagan Singh September 23, 2022
Founders of startup ventures do not need to be told that funding is required to get their business off the ground and to keep it growing in a positive...Gagan Singh September 21, 2022
In the private equity investment management world, in-depth knowledge and understanding will give you the advantage. That is regardless of whether you...Gagan Singh September 14, 2022
Fundraising can be the most challenging aspect that a startup founder faces. This is particularly the case for first-time founders. But fear not, the...Gagan Singh September 11, 2022
Founders of startups have a lot to contend with as they formalize their ideas, turn them into reality, and then proceed to grow their business healthi...Gagan Singh September 9, 2022
Founders of startups will very quickly find that the business world in which they are entering is a highly competitive one. As a founder, you are conv...Gagan Singh September 7, 2022
Founding a successful company is no easy feat. It is no secret that startup founders will find countless challenges that need to be overcome along the...Gagan Singh September 5, 2022
Raising funds to ensure your startup thrives is a challenge that most founders face. Offering equity for the funding you intend to raise is one very t...Gagan Singh September 3, 2022
Why on earth would a professional business person with experience and key industry skills look to take a position in a fledgling company at a salary l...Gagan Singh September 1, 2022
Startup founders will quickly realize that fundraising is an art. The more effective your fundraising efforts are, the more likely you are to raise th...Gagan Singh August 30, 2022
Startup founders need to fasten their seatbelts and prepare for a roller-coaster ride if they are to achieve success. It is a straight fact that found...Gagan Singh August 28, 2022
Founders of startups have a lot to contend with as they formalize their ideas, turn them into reality, and then proceed to grow their business healthi...Gagan Singh August 23, 2022
Founders of startups have a lot to contend with as they formalize their ideas, turn them into reality, and then proceed to grow their business in a he...Gagan Singh August 17, 2022
It is no secret that startup founders need to seek funding at different stages of their venture. However, this is no straightforward process. To secur...Gagan Singh August 14, 2022
Startup founders need a comprehensive understanding of equity dilution. This includes key aspects such as what it is, how it works, what causes it, an...Gagan Singh August 14, 2022
When starting a new venture, founders of early-stage startups need all the leverage they can get. In that respect, equity and how it is distributed mu...Gagan Singh August 5, 2022
Founders of early-stage startups know the time will come when they need to seek additional funds. This funding is necessary if they are to sustain and...Gagan Singh June 15, 2022
Getting your business off the ground in the most efficient way is a challenge all startups face. Fledgling companies that achieve this are the ones mo...Gagan Singh June 3, 2022
A capitalization table (cap table) is a record of a company’s ownership structure accompanied by the information of the relevant stakeholders. In rece...Gagan Singh June 1, 2022
According to McKinsey, by nearly any measure, private equity has outperformed public market equivalents with an average net global return of 14% per a...Gagan Singh June 1, 2022
An average start-up will have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) of 7.5-10%. ESOPs are employee benefits that give workers ownership of shares wi...Gagan Singh June 1, 2022
90% of start-ups fail. To say all of them don’t have valid business cases, professional leadership teams or a strong drive to succeed would be too sim...