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Startup insights

At First Citizens Innovation, we're committed to helping next-gen entrepreneurs get through the ups and downs of building a startup. To help you, we've compiled advice from founders, VCs and advisors to help you navigate fundraising and operate more efficiently.

How to find a cofounder for your startup Startup Strategy
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How to find a cofounder for your startup

Apr 08, 2026

Beau Kraft

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Startup costs for a business Startup Strategy
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Startup costs for a business

Mar 25, 2026

Tina Tran

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How do startup accelerators work? Startup Growth
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How do startup accelerators work?

Mar 11, 2026

Ben Maitland-Lewis

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Understanding equity dilution for early-stage startups Startup Equity
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Understanding equity dilution for early-stage startups

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Liam Fairbairn

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Deep tech grows in the heartland Venture Capital Insights
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Deep tech grows in the heartland

Aug 11, 2025

Samantha Colletti, Josh Pherigo

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Striking a balance – What’s the right amount of venture debt for your startup? Access to Capital
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Striking a balance – What’s the right amount of venture debt for your startup?

Sep 22, 2023

Dax Williamson

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Construction tech startups: The VC funding journey Hardware Frontier Technology
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Construction tech startups: The VC funding journey

Sep 06, 2022

Faisal Mostamandy, Jake Ledbetter

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The art of valuation and the science of dilution Startup Equity
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The art of valuation and the science of dilution

Nov 12, 2021

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When to raise venture debt for startups Venture Debt
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When to raise venture debt for startups

Alicia Fuller

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Delaware incorporation VC Relations
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Delaware incorporation

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Armando A Argueta

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Understanding venture debt financing Venture Debt
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Understanding venture debt financing

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Startup equity: How to structure and manage ownership Startup Equity
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Startup equity: How to structure and manage ownership

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