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
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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
There is a lot of legal and non-legal terminology thrown around in the investor and venture capitalist world. The legal terminology can be difficult at first, but there are many resources that help investors understand these terms. However, there may … Continue reading
Often, companies will undergo multiple funding rounds to bring in capital. If you invested in their Series A round, you may wonder what will happen to your investment as the company brings in a Series B or Series C round. … Continue reading
There were not always “accredited” and “sophisticated” investors. At least, those terms were not coined until 1933. Accredited and sophisticated investors are not created equally. In this blog, we’ll break down what accredited and sophisticated investors are, the qualifications of … Continue reading
There are multiple stock strategies investors can utilize when deciding how to diversify their portfolio and select their investments. A combination of growth and value strategies is typical to accomplish diversification, but it is important to understand varying strategies in … Continue reading
Equity deal terms should be thoroughly understood before choosing to make an investment in a startup. There are multiple combinations, and every equity deal is unique. So how can investors understand the specific terms of the equity deal? How do … Continue reading
When choosing to invest in a startup, you may see highlights on the campaign page like “backed by TechStars” or “graduated from Y Combinator Spring cohort”. But what are these companies and cohorts, and why are they significant? In this … Continue reading
When choosing to invest in a startup, it can be a challenge to understand the business’s potential growth trajectory with limited historical financial statements. For pre-revenue companies, they may only have projected financials. In this blog, we will cover early-stage … Continue reading
When startups decide to raise capital, they are often faced with the decision of offering debt or equity to their investors. In this blog, we will cover the basics of what debt and equity financing are, the potential risks and … Continue reading
