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What no one will tell you about raising VC funding for your start-up

FinTech Futures shares Brandon Arvanaghi's perspective on what no one will tell you about raising VC funding for your startup.

T-Bill Ladders Explained

You're a business owner. You've got money to invest. You're seeking a low-risk investment strategy that can offer you steady returns. Does such a strategy even exist?

Maximum Checking through Meow is now 4.80%*

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: Maximum Checking through Meow is now 4.80%*. Last week, the Fed hiked rates by 0.25% making it the highest since 2001.

Customer Case Study with INSHUR’s Head of Finance

INSHUR is an embedded insurance provider for the on-demand economy in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Founded in 2016, INSHUR is an established Series B startup that’s raised over $60 million with investors that include Viola Fintech, Jerusalem Venture Partners and Munich Re Ventures.

The ABCs of Startup Debt: 8 Essential Terms Simplified

Debt for startups is filled with ridiculous jargon. So we made it simpler. Here are the 8 most confusing terms in plain English

United Kingdom Treasury Bills are Live!

🇬🇧 ANNOUNCEMENT: 5.25%* United Kingdom Treasury Bills are live on Meow! Rates rocketed upwards. But global startups are stuck with yield-less Sterling accounts.

QED Investors is now a Meow Customer

We are excited to announce that QED Investors is now a Meow customer. This partnership is a significant step towards serving the venture ecosystem.

Meow x Upper90

Debt markets for startups is as clear as mud. • Why do startups use debt? • What are common terms? • How is the market different post-SVB?

What is Venture Debt?

What is Venture Debt? Here's everything you need to know about a market that makes no sense: In the early days, startup funding is simple. • beg your friends for money • beg VCs for money • beg VCs for more money you give up equity. you get cash.

Customer Case Study with Philip Picariello (VP of Finance & Ops at Stocktwits)

Stocktwits is a platform for over 6 million users to share ideas and insights about stocks and the financial markets. Founded in 2009, Stocktwits has raised almost $50 million in venture funding including a recent Series B financing. Their investors include Foundry, True Ventures, ffVC and Social Leverage.

Treasury Bills 101

Startup treasury management has never been more top of mind for founders and finance teams. With the heightened focus, everyone’s been asking…

Meow's SOC2 Type 1 Attestation

Announcement: Meow’s 4.31% High-Interest Checking Account

Financial services suck because of sneaky fees and snake-oil offers. We’re fighting back with the Costco-model for finance. The next step? Meow’s 4.31% High-Interest Checking Account.

How we save $3.4mm per year (and you can too)

At Meow, we save $3,400,000 per year with a 6 step playbook. Steal it to extend your runway in 2023👇

Customer Case Study with Hari Raghavan (Co-Founder and CEO of AbstractOps)

“If you aren’t paying attention to your treasury strategy and your yields on corporate cash, you aren’t being the best possible fiduciary to your shareholders.”

The Only Financial Metric That Matters

In 5 years, Bird burned through $883 million of venture capital funding. Today, the company is only worth $44 million. Why? The founders forgot about the 1 financial metric that matters. Let me break it down in 60 seconds…

Why Elon Cares So Much About Interest Rate Hikes

Elon Musk can't keep his eyes off today's Federal Reserve meeting. Why does he care so much? Because it might be the single most critical event to avoid an economic crisis.

7 Myths about Startup Cash Management

Cash is king. But there are 7 myths about startup cash management that hurt founders’ wallets. Here’s the truth and why this 3 minute read is worth millions for your startup:

How My Startup Will Make $1 Million a Year Doing Nothing

I know you don’t care about “treasury management”. Or maybe you don’t even know what it means.

Findigs Customer Case Study With Steve Carroll (Co-Founder & CEO)

Findigs is a real estate technology company remaking the rental experience in America. Steve Caroll talks about Findigs experience using the Meow platform.

Meow x Plug and Play

Meow partners with Plug and Play, a platform that connects the world's largest ecosystem of startups, investors, and corporations. Plug and Play will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution on its platform.

Meow x Foundation Capital

Meow partners with Foundation Capital, a leading venture capital firm. Foundation Capital will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution for its portfolio companies.

Meow x Ramp

Meow partners with Ramp, a startup building the next generation of finance tools for businesses. Ramp will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution for the businesses on its platform.

Meow x Deel

Meow partners with Deel, the leading payroll and compliance provider for businesses. Deel will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution for the businesses on its platform.

How to recession proof your startup in 5 steps (so you don’t hit a bankruptcy brick wall)

How to recession proof your startup in 5 steps (so you don’t hit a bankruptcy brick wall)

Meow x Techstars

Meow partners with Techstars, a leading venture capital firm. Techstars will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution for its portfolio companies.

Meow x NFX

Meow partners with NFX, a leading venture capital firm. NFX will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution for its portfolio companies.

Meow x Chapter One

Meow partners with Chapter One, a leading venture capital firm. Chapter One will be offering Meow as a potential treasury solution for its portfolio companies.

🐱 Meow announces $22m Series A led by Tiger Global with participation from QED

🐱 Meow announces $22m Series A led by Tiger Global with participation from QED