The check is in the mail. Or more likely, a wire transfer dropped a chunk of capital into your bank account. You’ve finally closed a financing round, and you’re flush with cash — or at least you’re no longer scrambling to keep the lights on.

It’s tempting to take the money and run back to your office. But before you settle back into your day-to-day tasks, make time for these four critical post-financing actions.

Originally published in VentureBeat.com - October 27, 2018.