Introduction When a company announces that it is "going public," headlines often focus on the company's founders, investors, or the stock exchange where the shares will be listed. However, behind every successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) is an investment bank working behind the scenes. Investment banks are the architects, advisors, marketers, financial analysts, negotiators, and risk managers that guide companies through one of the most important milestones in their corp

Introduction Raising capital is one of the most critical challenges faced by startups and early-stage companies. While traditional equity financing remains a popular route, many founders and investors prefer a faster and more flexible financing instrument known as a Convertible Note. Convertible Notes have become a standard fundraising mechanism in startup ecosystems worldwide, particularly during seed and pre-seed investment rounds. They provide a way for startups to secure