Resources and inspiration for ambitious builders
Mercury applies for OCC national bank charter to become the bank for builders
The application underscores our profitability and long-term vision to create a regulated, software-led financial institution for ambitious companies and individuals.
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Report: The new economics of starting up
How 1,500 early-stage companies are raising, spending, and hiring in 2025
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Move fast and build trust: Anarghya Vardhana’s tips for early-stage startups
Vanta’s investor in residence on embracing transparent communication and cultivating strong culture — and how that can impact your startup’s growth potential.
How AI is influencing early roles at startups
Rethinking how traditional hiring models may change to support teams in an AI era
Founder’s checklist for preparing 1099s
Whether you’ve hired one contractor or have a full roster of freelancers, learn what information you need to gather, how to verify key details, and when to file your 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms.
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Practical learnings, resources, and guides to help you build your business
Finding product-market fit: When the journey isn’t straightforward
A realistic guide to help founders interpret signals, avoid false positives, and move forward with clarity.
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Investing in your own startup: How to set healthy boundaries
Here’s a practical framework for deciding when it makes sense to start investing in your own startup — and when it’s time to protect your personal runway, relationships, and focus.
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The cofounder prenup: Money questions to settle before the first wire hits
Starting a company with a partner? Here’s how to align on money, equity, and expectations.
How to manage irregular income as a founder
Learn tactics to reduce personal financial stress.
Bank or brokerage? How to maximize your next $100K
Deciding how much money belongs in a bank account vs. a brokerage account can shift your financial trajectory. Here’s a modern framework for making an informed decision.
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The benefits of having your business and personal banking with the same provider
Keeping business and personal accounts separate is a must — but where you bank matters, too. Using a single provider like Mercury can help you make clearer, faster financial decisions with less friction.
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Strategies for managing your investment portfolio as a founder — beyond your startup equity
Your startup equity isn’t a personal investment plan, so how do you start managing personal investments as a startup founder?
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Why you need a separate bank account for your business (even if you’re just starting out)
Whether you’ve got a small business or a side hustle, separating your personal finances from your business finances is a great way to get financial clarity.
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Bridge rounds, SAFEs, and venture debt: How to stack capital without boxing yourself in
These methods help founders extend runway and access capital outside of traditional priced equity rounds — without giving away too much optionality or control.
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How to explain your pricing so customers don’t bounce
Frame your value clearly and reduce buyer friction to turn prospective users into customers.
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To free trial or discount? Tactics to gain traction for your new product
Learn the mechanics of pricing incentives and how to use them to gain your first 100 customers.
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How to pick a pricing model for your product
Pricing is an experiment, not a permanent decision. Learn how to pick the right model — from flat rate to usage-based — and align it with your startup’s growth goals.
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How AI can help startups define their ICP
Speed up the process without outsourcing your judgment
From acquisition to IPO: How to approach various exit plans
Proactive planning increases your options.
Startup founder decisions that are hard to undo
Learn how to recognize the historic decisions that quietly lock in your company’s future.
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How to categorize business expenses (and avoid an IRS audit)
A practical guide for startup founders on business expense categories, tax deductions, and common mistakes that trigger IRS scrutiny. Plus, how to stay audit-ready all year.
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Should you use project-based or retainer-based accounting?
Explore a framework for choosing the right outsourced accounting model based on your stage, complexity, and needs.
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Stage-based metric stacks: Which KPIs actually move your valuation
A practical guide to the startup KPIs that influence valuation at each stage — and how founders can align their metrics with investor expectations.
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5 bookkeeping mistakes founders make — and how to avoid them
A practical guide for founders who want cleaner books, faster closes, and fewer financial surprises.
How AI is influencing early roles at startups
Rethinking how traditional hiring models may change to support teams in an AI era
Writing your first startup treasury policy
Defining how your company manages cash
Building in public: Is this the right approach for your startup?
The benefits, trade-offs, and decision framework behind a founder’s strategic choice.
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How to reduce operating expenses
A practical framework for founders who want to extend runway without slowing down growth.
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The 3 signs of founder burnout: Building a company without sacrificing your mental health
How to catch founder burnout early and keep building sustainably
Stories to engage and explore the entrepreneurial imagination
Building marketplaces with Sara Mauskopf
Six years into Winnie, Mauskopf shares learnings, challenges, and thoughts on the road ahead.
Charles Hudson is optimistic about outliers
Find out how one investor finds success in the margins.
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Carolynn Levy, inventor of the SAFE
Levy shares how she wrote the five-page document that underpins much of early-stage venture capital today.
Ryan Hoover errs on the side of curiosity
How the founder and investor’s inquisitive nature charts his course.
Company and product updates, plus glimpses behind the scenes
Accelerating our ambitions
Today, we’re announcing Mercury's $300M Series C — a mix of primary and secondary funding — at a $3.5B valuation, led by Sequoia Capital.
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