Cold Email to a VC: Structure, Templates and Follow-Ups That Work
How to write a cold email to a VC that gets a reply: subject line, structure, annotated French templates, follow-up cadence, and the cold vs warm intro trade-off.
Financing
Guides and resources to finance your startup: BSA Air, business angels, VCs and fundraising
Investor Reporting: The Monthly Letter That Builds Confidence
The complete template for an investor update letter: 6 sections, a ready-to-copy written example, the KPIs to track based on your model, and the cadence to keep by stage.
BSA Air and cap table: worked example + step-by-step dilution (2026)
How to calculate BSA Air dilution, its impact on your cap table, and the 4 mistakes to avoid: a founder's guide with a worked example.
BSA Air: Discount, Cap, Valuation, How to Negotiate in 2026
2026 market benchmarks, negotiation scripts, and deal-breakers: how to negotiate the discount, cap, and valuation of your BSA Air in France.
BSA Air: what happens in the event of liquidation or dissolution
Valuation date expired, dissolution, liquidation: what happens to a BSA Air across 4 adverse scenarios, and when to consult a lawyer.
BSA Air or SAFE: Which Instrument for Your French Startup (2026)
Decision tree, IR-PME tax relief, investor preferences: how to choose between BSA Air and SAFE for your French startup in 2026.
How to Pitch a VC in France: The Complete Guide (2026)
Deck structure, timing, 10 trick questions from French VCs, follow-up: everything a founder needs to know to pitch in 2026.
Term Sheet VC France: Market Terms and Clauses to Negotiate (2026)
Liquidation pref, anti-dilution, valuation: 2026 market terms and a deal-breakers vs concessions matrix to negotiate your term sheet in France.
Top VC France 2026: 20 Funds Ranked by Stage and Sector
The complete map of France's VCs for 2026: 20 funds ranked by stage (pre-seed / seed / Series A), sector and ticket size, with how to reach each one.
VC vs Business Angel: How to Choose in France (2026)
Check sizes, dilution, support, cap table: the decision tree for choosing between a business angel, a VC, or a mix in France in 2026.
How to Nail Your Startup Pitch Deck in 2026 (Complete Guide)
A winning pitch deck fits in 10 to 15 slides and leaves one impression: this is an opportunity, not a plea. The swanbase structure in 14 slides, 10 examples to break down, and 7 mistakes we see live in the Cold Shower.
How Does a Venture Capital Fund Work? A Founder's Guide
LPs, GPs, carried interest, management fees, and a fund's lifecycle. Understand the inner mechanics of a VC fund so you can pitch and negotiate your raise better.
BSA Air: The Complete Guide for Startups [2026]
The BSA Air (Bon de Souscription d'Actions, Accord d'Investissement Rapide) lets a startup raise funds in a few days without setting a valuation. The investor transfers the money immediately and receives warrants that convert into shares at the next round, with a discount of 15 to 25%.
Top VCs in Paris: A Guide to Funds for Startups [2026]
Paris is home to continental Europe's most active VC funds. From Kima Ventures (pre-seed, €150K) to Partech (Series A, €5-15M), each fund has its own ticket size, sectors and process. This guide lists the 15 must-know funds for early-stage startups and explains how to approach them.
Finding a Business Angel in France in 2026: The Complete Guide
France Angels, online platforms, events, LinkedIn, deal clubs: every channel for finding a business angel in France in 2026, plus the named Top 10 from the 2025 Angelsquare-Challenges ranking.
Practical Guide: How to (Actually) Invest in Startups
Learn how to actually invest in startups, the benefits, and the different ways to become an investor in innovative companies
How to Run a Bridge Round with BSA Air: A Practical Guide
Learn how to use the BSA Air for effective bridge financing. Discover the benefits, negotiation strategies, and key parameters.
SeedLegals France Review 2025: Our Experience After 6 Months of Use
A detailed look at using SeedLegals France after six months. How the platform transforms legal management for startups and makes raising investment easier.
Project Europe: The New Fund Betting on Under-25 Founders
Project Europe is a new startup investment fund targeting founders under 25, with an investment of €200,000.
