With everyone going back to school this month, we thought it would be a great time to share a list of our favorite books for founders. But don’t just take our word for it! See what industry experts and Amazon … Continue reading
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When it comes to funding your startup, is there such a thing as raising too much money? We could say “yes” and give you some really good reasons for our answer. Having too much money has been a curse for … Continue reading
Now that we’ve had a chance to notify our NVBOTS investors, we are excited to announce that NVBOTS has secured a Series A financing round led by Woodman Asset Management. In addition, the company has named Duncan McCallum the new … Continue reading
We are often asked, by founders and investors alike, how we go about selecting the companies we list on the MicroVentures platform. It’s a question that doesn’t have a quick answer. We are open to all kinds of companies at … Continue reading
Burn rate is one of those metrics that startups live and die by – whether they want to or not. You may be building the most amazing product in the world, but if you’re burning money faster than you’re raising … Continue reading
It can be difficult sometimes to know what to make of an early-stage startup. You won’t necessarily read about the company in the news or in your favorite VC’s blog. In the absence of industry analysis, sometimes all you have … Continue reading
MicroVentures has invested in well over 100 companies so far, including early-stage startups seeking everything from seed capital to later-stage rounds. Our portfolio companies have found that raising money on the MicroVentures platform is a straightforward process – one that … Continue reading
Private equity investments are risky – says so right there in the disclosure. You could put $100,000 into a promising young startup only to see that company fold, get acquired at a reduced valuation, or otherwise toss your investment into … Continue reading
If you keep up with the startup blogs, you’ll eventually start to see some seemingly conflicting advice from VCs regarding exit strategies. This advice generally falls into one of two categories: Don’t spend too much time on your exit strategy … Continue reading
It’s been interesting to watch the sharing economy evolve, especially as we’ve added companies like Lyft, Misterbnb, and VaycayHero to the MicroVentures portfolio. We’ve watched old-fashioned carpools be replaced by for-profit ridesharing. Empty apartments and vacation homes have become lodging … Continue reading
