Free Startup Resources & Templates
A curated library of free templates, tools, checklists, and frameworks built for early-stage founders. Pitch decks, financial models, cap table templates, legal document guides, and AI tool recommendations — everything you need to move faster.
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Pitch Deck Templates
Investor-ready pitch deck structures based on the formats used by Y Combinator, Sequoia, and 500 Startups alumni.
Access Free →Financial Model Templates
12-month and 3-year financial projection templates for SaaS, marketplace, D2C, and services businesses.
Access Free →Cap Table Template
Track founder equity, employee options, and investor stakes across multiple funding rounds in a clean spreadsheet.
Access Free →Term Sheet Guide
Annotated breakdown of a standard VC term sheet — every clause explained in plain English.
Access Free →AI Tools for Founders
The 30 best AI tools for writing, coding, design, customer service, research, and productivity — updated monthly.
Access Free →Launch Checklist
The 50-point checklist for launching a startup — from legal setup to first marketing campaign.
Access Free →Hiring Templates
Job description templates, interview scorecards, offer letter structures, and equity conversation guides.
Access Free →Investor Database Guide
How to find and qualify investors for your stage, sector, and geography — with a template CRM to manage outreach.
Access Free →Built by Founders, for Founders
Every resource in this library has been vetted by our editorial team and tested by founders at various stages. We don't link to low-quality templates or tools that look good but don't work in practice. Everything here is the real thing — the kind of resource that saves you 10 hours or prevents a costly mistake.
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