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If you follow financial news at all, you’ve probably seen stories on the “markups” and “markdowns” of the value of various private companies by different mutual…
With Title III of the JOBS Act finally going into effect, easier access to equity crowdfunding is just around the corner. The significance of Title III…
With Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) finally going into effect May 16, it’s time for startups to take notice –…
In the course of our due diligence work here at MicroVentures, we see a lot of financials, and we know that individual components of a company’s…
There are a number of well-known qualities that make an entrepreneur successful – things like intelligence, creativity, ownership, confidence, and integrity. Those traits will take anyone…
A global analysis of Q1 VC funding published this week by KPMG and CB Insights has confirmed what industry experts have been reporting all along –…
Oru Kayak, a MicroVentures portfolio company, was featured yesterday on CNBC’s Power Pitch. What is an Oru Kayak? It’s an elegant and compact kayak that can…
Secondary transactions offer accredited investors a great opportunity to diversify their portfolios by adding late-stage private investments to the mix. But using a forward contract to…
When it comes to startup pitches, every VC has their pet peeves, and MicroVentures is no exception. For some VCs, it takes only one particular red…
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