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Historically financial modeling, especially for startups, has been confusing and difficult. But financials are the lifeblood of any company. They’re too important to be ignored or outsourced. They should be a core part of every founder’s job. This doesn’t have to be scary. And you don’t have to do it alone. The Finmark Blog is here to educate founders on key financial metrics, startup best practices, and everything else to give you the confidence to drive your business forward.
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Financial Modeling Templates Are Hurting Your Startup
Introducing The New Startup Glossary!
What is runway? Are you calculating churn correctly? What metrics do you need to know before meeting with investors? We’re excited to announce a new project that will help you answer all those questions and more. The Finmark glossary! The […]
Scenario Planning and Sharing: Endless Possibilities, Effortless Collaboration
We’ve written previously about why startups should care about financial modeling. A financial model that provides a clear line of sight into key metrics like runway is crucial to survival and scaled growth. But once that base financial model is […]
January 14, 2021 | 2 min read
What Software Does A Startup Need?
As a company grows, its financials become more complex. What was once solved on the back of a napkin or a spreadsheet will soon become more complex, and startup founders will need additional tools in their arsenal. This means software […]
December 1, 2020 | 4 min read
Building the Foundation: What’s Needed for Today’s Early-Stage Startups
Startups are a unique breed. They’re the culmination of planning, preparation, hard work, and dedication to getting an idea off the ground. All that hustle is worth it, as it gives you the opportunity to build your company on a […]
November 24, 2020 | 4 min read
Why Startups Should Care About Financial Modeling
Startups are a completely different breed. Building a company from the ground up while strategically scaling growth is a considerable challenge. But even if a startup creates the perfect product, at the end of the day the financials rule all. […]
November 18, 2020 | 3 min read
Announcing our Seed Round!
Why do startups fail? This is a question entrepreneurs, investors, and market analysts find themselves asking each time another startup goes belly up in the market. And the question that keeps entrepreneurs up at night when they start their own […]
Finmark Raises $5 Million in Oversubscribed Seed Round to Simplify Financial Planning for Startups
Today, we announced we have raised $5 million in seed funding. This oversubscribed coalition of investors and entrepreneurs who are invested in Finmark’s vision to simplify financial planning is made up of 14 major investment firms with over $4.3 billion in funds.
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How Entrepreneurs Can Help Find Their Next Big Idea
An entrepreneur’s job never stops. Actually, it’s more like an entrepreneur’s mind never stops. Once you have successfully built a multi-million dollar company, most entrepreneurs are ready to tackle their next startup. However, once you have built that multi-million dollar company, how do […]
October 13, 2020 | 3 min read
Why Every Young Entrepreneur Needs to Invest in Their Network
In our recent blog, we talked about the importance of surrounding yourself with coworkers who supplement your own strengths and weaknesses. Your employees are the heartbeat of the company and the product it produces. So, if who you hire is […]
October 5, 2020 | 2 min read