Resources and inspiration for ambitious builders

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

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

Navigating growth challenges, from Seed to Series A
CRV’s Brittany Walker explores three critical categories to focus on.
By
Brittany Walker

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
Practical learnings, resources, and guides to help you build your business
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.
By
Meghna Rao

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

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
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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Accounting & Financial Ops
Get into the numbers.

Business Banking
Resources for navigating your business finances with confidence.

Business Operations
Resources for running your business effectively.

Company News
Announcements and updates from Mercury.

Customer Stories
How businesses are building and growing with Mercury.

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

Founder Features
Spotlight on ambitious builders and thinkers.

Fundraising
Articles on connecting with investors and funding your vision.

Go-to-Market
All about launching, positioning, and distributing your product.

Ideas
Perspectives on entrepreneurship, business, and more.

Product Updates
The latest Mercury releases and product news.

Scaling & Growth
Resources for reaching the next level.

Starting a Business
Resources to help you build.