In recent years, drones and autonomous vehicles have been pushed to the forefront of various industries, helping transfer critical medical supplies between hospitals, facilitate last-mile delivery for consumer products, and aiding the military in defense efforts. With the advancement of … Continue reading
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Learn more about what the terms “pre-seed” and “seed” mean in relation to startup funding rounds, what companies raising at the pre-seed and seed level might look like, and more. Continue reading
Startup founders typically pitch their ideas to potential investors, hoping to find someone interested in investing in their business. Knowing how to communicate the vision and mission statements in these pitches effectively can be important for startups. Being able to … Continue reading
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
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
Learn more about portfolio diversification, why it’s important, and a few tips to keep in mind when building out your investment portfolio. 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
