Raising money costs money — legal fees, admin costs and a CMS tool to track investor conversations are all examples of expenses incurred by startups while fundraising.
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October 27, 2022
How to budget for raising a round of funding
Raising funding costs money. Here's how to ensure you budget in your expenses.
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