Private equity investing can offer opportunities, but it also comes with complex deal structures and nuanced terms that require careful evaluation. Unlike public markets, where terms are standardized, private equity deals are highly customizable, making it important for investors to … Continue reading
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When evaluating startup opportunities in the private market, it’s easy to focus solely on product innovation or founder charisma. However, a company’s use of financial instruments can influence growth, risk exposure, and exit outcomes. Among the most common are common … Continue reading
Finance is all around us, exchanging currency for food, clothes, experiences, and services. And as technology becomes more prevalent and advanced, financial technology (fintech) is now helping to revolutionize how businesses and consumers interact with money. From digital payments to … Continue reading
As the startup environment evolves in 2025, startups are increasingly looking beyond traditional equity to help fuel growth. Venture debt has emerged as an option, offering access to capital, and may come with the potential for less diluted ownership. With … Continue reading
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has undergone rapid transformation in the past few years and especially so in the past 12 months. The growth of the nascent industry has been intriguing, with many watching the “Great AI Race” as established … Continue reading
Private markets have become an increasingly significant component of institutional portfolios. They are not just sources of capital but can also be catalysts for long-term value creation, governance, and market maturity. What exactly are institutional investors looking for when they … Continue reading
Deep tech merges cutting-edge science, engineering, and artificial intelligence—and is helping to reshape industries at an unprecedented pace. Unlike conventional software startups, deep tech companies tackle fundamental challenges in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and robotics, often requiring years of research … Continue reading
Originally inspired by the science fiction concept of neural lace portrayed in Iain M. Banks’ The Culture series, Neuralink is designing a fully integrated BCI system, a sophisticated setup designed to facilitate direct communication between the brain and external devices. … Continue reading
Private market investing can present an opportunity for investors seeking to invest in startups. Unlike public markets, where stocks are traded daily, private investments involve longer holding periods and higher risk—but also the potential for growth. For investors, constructing a … Continue reading
The startup world is known for its high-risk, high-reward nature. For every household name like Uber, Airbnb, or Stripe that successfully scales into a billion-dollar enterprise, countless others fail—sometimes spectacularly. Despite massive funding, media hype, and seemingly visionary founders, many … Continue reading
