Preferred stock is a financial instrument used to help raise funds in the private market. Typically, preferred stockholders receive a priority claim over dividends and distribution of company assets in the event of liquidation. Some investors may favor the priority … Continue reading
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When choosing to make investments, it can be easy to follow the crowd and make investments based off what other investors are doing. If others are investing in this company, it has to be a good investment? However; not everyone’s … Continue reading
Determining how much money to raise for a startup can be challenging – especially if the startup is seeking pre-seed or seed funding. Even once the company has calculated the operational costs to reach the next stage of growth, there … Continue reading
Convertible notes are financial instruments used to raise funds in the private market and have some overlap with properties of equity and debt. In this blog, we will introduce them and cover specific considerations investors should be aware of. Convertible … Continue reading
Acquiring customers is one of the most important steps in running a business. Without customers, it could be impossible to generate revenue. So how does a startup find customers to help the business grow? In this blog, learn strategies to … Continue reading
When looking to start investing, it can be a daunting task. Where do I start? What strategies can I utilize? Everyone’s investment decisions are unique and you may consider contacting an investment professional regarding your personal investment strategy, but here … Continue reading
There are many strategies investors can utilize when building their portfolio. One common debate between investment strategies is whether to employ an active or passive investment strategy. In this blog, we will explain these strategies, ways to utilize these strategies, … Continue reading
With each round of private equity funding, the issuer, or company raising money, sets a valuation – the perceived monetary market value of the company. For publicly traded companies, the process of calculating valuation is streamlined, multiplying the stock price … Continue reading
With domestic inflation reaching a 40-year high of 7.9% in February, many investors may be wondering how inflation impacts their investments. In this blog, we will cover what inflation is, the most popular measures of inflation, and how inflation could … Continue reading
When a company needs additional financing in between more formal funding rounds, they may choose to employ a bridge round to keep operations running smoothly. In this blog, we will cover what bridge rounds are, how they are structured, and … Continue reading
