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Hiring freelancers can feel like a breath of fresh air – or a wild rollercoaster ride. On one hand, they offer incredible flexibility, specialized expertise, and cost savings. On the other hand, too many companies face ghosting and unraveled projects. This article will explore the true bedrock of great cooperation with a freelancer – from defining project needs to best practices rooted in real-life scenarios.

Here is our breakdown of a solid hiring process.

A startup funding glossary can be problematic even for experienced founders. Are you still wondering whats the difference between Series A, B, or C is? Are you not sure when the Initial Public Offering (IPO) will become a viable option? This beginner-friendly article summarizes each of the funding stages and introduces clarity on topics like equity or down rounds.

Let’s dive in!

A Down Round (also called Series D) occurs when startups raise a new funding round at a lower valuation than its previous round. A down round isn’t the end – it’s a sign to reassess strategy, cut inefficiencies, and rebuild investor confidence. Interested in details?

Here is a short breakdown of a Down Round.

Initial public offerings (IPOs) allow a private company to raise capital by selling shares to the public. New growth opportunities, however, mean new regulatory requirements and shareholder expectations. In this guide, we’ll discuss the essentials of IPOs, from analyzing why startups choose to go public to the key steps involved and potential risks.

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Series C focuses on scaling into a global powerhouse. It is all about acquiring or incorporating industry competitors. At this stage, startups should already be among market leaders and aim for more capital to sustain their hypergrowth, international expansion, and large-scale operations.

Interested in detail? Here is a short break-down of series C funding.

Series B is a critical growth phase for startups when they transition from fast-growing companies to industry leaders. The focus shifts from growth hacking to building long-term operational efficiency and market dominance.

Interested in detail? Here is a short break-down of Series B funding.

After a startup successfully raises its first funding, it moves to Series A. It is the first major venture capital (VC) round designed to scale operations and expand market reach. Reaching Series A is a tremendous milestone for any startup. Looking for practical insights on this specific round?

Here is a breakdown of Series A startup funding.

When does the seed funding stage start? How to prepare for it? Why is early traction so crucial during this phase? Understanding seed funding stage dynamics is often the key to successful business scaling. It is a make-or-break moment for startups.

Interested in detail? Here is a brief overview of the Seed funding stage.

What’s the difference between having an idea and being in the pre-seed stage? The answer is simple: budget. Untested ideas don’t harvest money. With a smart burn rate, acquired pre-seed funding can fuel your startup for months if not years. The real question is – how to make it count?

Let’s break the pre-seed funding down.

From initial C++ and Qt support up to advanced data visualization, quality testing, and bench to enterprise software solutions – this project encompasses a wide spectrum of IT services we often provide for our clients. Collaboration with ProteinMetrics required us to deliver both desktop & web systems, followed by partial UX/UI enhancements and data processing optimization. Over the past few years, we have become the true core of the entire product development.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.