Pre-Seed vs. Seed Funding
Learn more about what the terms “pre-seed” and “seed” mean in relation to startup funding rounds, what companies raising at the pre-seed and seed level might…
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The Art of Storytelling: Effectively Communicating the Vision
Startup founders typically pitch their ideas to potential investors, hoping to find someone interested in investing in their business. Knowing how to communicate the vision and…
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What is Alternative Investing?
We're Shedding Light on the World of Alternative Investing When building your investment portfolio, having a healthy balance of different types of investments is key. Depending…
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The Circle of Market Cycles: Bear vs Bull Markets
With the U.S. federal government cutting interest rates by half a point recently[1], the conversation of bear vs bull markets has reopened. But what are bear…
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Hitting the Mark: Evaluating Product-Market Fit
How does one determine product-market fit? As an investor, determining if there is product-market fit for a product or service of a company may be important…
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Creating Connections: Communicating with Your New Investors
After your startup has closed a crowdfunding campaign, you may be wondering what best practices are for communicating with your new investors. How often should you…
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From Crowdfunding to Compliance: Funding Portals vs Broker-Dealers
When making investments, an investor may come across a funding portal or a broker-dealer platform. While both are intermediaries that allow investors to invest in startups,…
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5 Tips for Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio
Learn more about portfolio diversification, why it’s important, and a few tips to keep in mind when building out your investment portfolio.
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MicroVentures Portfolio Company: ICON’s History and Milestones
Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, ICON aims to revolutionize the homebuilding process through proprietary materials and 3D-printing. ICON plans to make 3D-printed homebuilding…
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