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 on your financial situation and portfolio goals, alternative assets are one type of investment … Continue reading
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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 markets and bull markets, and how do they apply to private market investors? In … Continue reading
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 part of evaluating an opportunity. This can sound challenging, especially if there is not … Continue reading
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 contact your investors? What should you say to investors? Are there any other things … Continue reading
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, there are many differences in the types of investment opportunities, the standards each must … Continue reading
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 more commonplace, tackling the challenges of prolonged construction timelines. Let’s dive into ICON’s history … Continue reading
In today’s digital age, social media has helped transform the way people connect, communicate, and engage with others, making it an invaluable tool for startups raising some types of capital. Social media platforms can offer the ability to reach a … Continue reading
No matter what funding round an investor decides to invest in, subsequent funding rounds can impact an investment. Each funding round a startup goes through after an investment is made has the potential to reduce the ownership stake, slowly chipping … Continue reading
In the fast-paced world of investing and startups, staying informed and inspired can be important. Whether a seasoned investor, a budding entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, the right resources can help provide valuable insights, strategies, and motivation. In this blog, … Continue reading
When a startup is raising funding, a founder can feel like the fundraising process for startups is another full-time job. How can startup founders efficiently manage the funding process from due diligence to actively raising capital and closing the campaign? … Continue reading
