Resources and inspiration for ambitious builders

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Fundraising

Ultimate Pitch Guide: What to do before pitching your startup

Introducing the first installment of a series aimed at helping your pitches reach the next level.
By
Tucker McKay
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Deep Dives

The future belongs to those who prepare like Dwarkesh Patel

How the rising star of podcasting eschews the breadth v. depth dilemma and is quickly becoming known as ‘the new Lex Fridman.’
By
Shreeda Segan
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Scaling & Growth

Navigating growth challenges, from Seed to Series A

CRV’s Brittany Walker explores three critical categories to focus on. 
By
Brittany Walker
SAFE
Fundraising

SAFEs: Understanding what they are, why they matter, and their role in your startup’s next raise

Plus, how to run a SAFE round, negotiate terms, and the difference between pre-money and post-money SAFEs.
By
Mercury
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Company News

Mercury Annual Letter 2025

Updates, insights, and reflections on 2024.
By
Immad Akhund

Practical learnings, resources, and guides to help you build your business

Gain More Insights
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Sarah Guo, Sonya Huang, and Immad Akhund on stage at Mercury Spheres
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Ledger of payments with dollar signs, checks, and circles | Mercury Blog
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Dynamic pricing strategies for your ecommerce business
Should my online business use a virtual office?
Is third-party billing right for my startup?
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How to read and analyze a balance sheet
Guide to outsourcing your bookkeeping
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Best accounting software for startups (2025 Guide)
Building category-defining products: Engineering insights from streaming pioneer Rob Post
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How to analyze a profit and loss (P&L) statement

Stories to engage and explore the entrepreneurial imagination

Dive Into Meridian
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Ideas

Bet-the-company ideas

By
Byrne Hobart
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Founder Features

Building marketplaces with Sara Mauskopf

Six years into Winnie, Mauskopf shares learnings, challenges, and thoughts on the road ahead.
By
Meghna Rao
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Founder Features

Charles Hudson is optimistic about outliers

Find out how one investor finds success in the margins.
By
Athena Feng
Carolynn Levy, inventor of the SAFE
Founder Features

Carolynn Levy, inventor of the SAFE

Levy shares how she wrote the five-page document that underpins much of early-stage venture capital today.
By
Meghna Rao
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Founder Features

Ryan Hoover errs on the side of curiosity

How the founder and investor’s inquisitive nature charts his course.
By
Tamara Rahoumi

Company and product updates, plus glimpses behind the scenes

Learn More About Mercury
Company News

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.
By
Immad Akhund
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An illustrated calculator | Accounting and Financial Ops | Mercury Blog
Accounting & Financial Ops

Get into the numbers.

An illustrated building with pillars | Banking & Finance | Mercury Blog
Business Banking

Resources for navigating your business finances with confidence.

An illustrated gear | Business Operations | Mercury Blog
Business Operations

Resources for running your business effectively.

The Mercury company logo on a gradient background | Company News | Mercury
Company News

Announcements and updates from Mercury.

User profile icon | Customer Stories | Mercury Blog
Customer Stories

How businesses are building and growing with Mercury.

Magnifying glass illustration | Deep Dives | Mercury Blog
Deep Dives

Beneath the surface, into the archives, down the rabbit hole, and beyond.

Speech bubble | Founder Features | Mercury Blog
Founder Features

Spotlight on ambitious builders and thinkers.

A starry pile of coins | Fundraising | Mercury Blog
Fundraising

Articles on connecting with investors and funding your vision.

Two knights | Go-to-Market | Mercury Blog
Go-to-Market

All about launching, positioning, and distributing your product.

A lightbulb | Ideas | Mercury Blog
Ideas

Perspectives on entrepreneurship, business, and more.

Pattern of puzzle pieces | Product Updates | Mercury Blog
Product Updates

The latest Mercury releases and product news.

Growth chart within a circle | Scaling & Growth | Mercury Blog
Scaling & Growth

Resources for reaching the next level.

Two racing flags | Starting a Business | Mercury Blog
Starting a Business

Resources to help you build.

Disclaimers and footnotes

    Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank.