Growth of a startup is not possible without funding. Funding and fundraising are two critical business components that work together to fuel a startup’s growth. To facilitate the funding process and to build your reputation as a strong business force, it is necessary to prepare for due diligence, even at the earliest stages of your company formation. In this section, we will learn about the various stages of startup financing and the key players in startup financing, as well as and propose a process for due diligence.