Investment Asset Classes
Investing in a variety of asset classes can be an important strategy for investors who may be looking to build or diversify their portfolio. However, investors…
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What are Convertible Notes and How Do They Work?
We often receive questions from our investors about convertible notes—what they are, how they work, and why they’re used. Convertible notes are financial instruments used to…
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High or Low? Find Your Risk Tolerance
Investing in private market startups can be an exciting way to diversify your portfolio and support innovative companies. However, it’s not for everyone. Startups are inherently…
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7 Ways to Manage Startup Cash Flow
Many startups fail because they simply run out of cash. These seven tips for managing cash flow can help keep your startup’s cash flow in check.
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Navigating the Digital World: The Growth of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a rapidly developing industry that helps protect the digital world that we live in today. As cyber threats continue to increase and the world…
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A Startup Guide: Preparing for Due Diligence
For Startups, Due Diligence Can Be Make or Break Due diligence is a key stage of the fundraising process. During the due diligence process, investors will…
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State of AI 2025
It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) was a key theme throughout 2024. Globally, ChatGPT and generative AI tools were used by 59% of men and…
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How to Value Startups: The Berkus Method
Valuing a startup can be a challenging part of the investment process. Unlike established companies, startups may not have a long track record of financial performance…
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The Largest Funding Rounds of 2024
Venture capital funding warmed in 2024, with global investments reaching close to $314 billion, up around 3% from 2023. The theme of 2024 appeared to be…
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