Understanding Startup Revenue Models
There are many ways for a startup to make money. A core strategic decision, the business model and revenue model a startup chooses to utilize can…
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MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Stripe’s History and Milestones
Stripe is a financial services and software-as-a-service company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) for payment processing and other commerce-related operations. Founded in 2010, it has…
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Understanding and Assessing Term Sheets
A term sheet is a foundational piece in private market investing that essentially outlines an investment’s terms and conditions. The ability to accurately read and assess…
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When is a Startup No Longer a Startup?
The word “startup” can get tossed around frequently, and sometimes even be overused when the company in question is truly just a private company beyond the…
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Building a Strong Investor Network
For a startup, securing funding typically involves building and leveraging a strong investor network. In fact, nearly 70% of venture capital deals come from connections in…
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Evaluating Go-To-Market Strategy
Startups should have a well thought out go-to-market strategy, or a blueprint for how it plans to obtain customers and generate revenue. For investors, understanding a…
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Going Public: Direct Listing vs IPO vs SPAC
Companies Have Options for Going Public, Including Direct Listing, IPO, and SPAC There are three main ways for startups to make a public debut: a Direct…
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Understanding Voting vs Non-Voting Shares
Voting vs. Non-Voting Shares: Why the Difference Matters Understanding the difference between voting and non-voting shares can be important for startup investors when looking at investment…
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Developing Your Investment Thesis
Developing Your Investment Thesis An investment thesis, or a concise key framework from which to make investment decisions, is important for any investor to develop. It…
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