When a company goes public, it can open the door to new opportunities for investors who participated while the company was still private. Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be exciting, but they also come with complexities that existing investors … Continue reading
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The term “disruptor” is often thrown around when referring to startups. It can appear that every startup innovation aims to be the next big disruptor, the next company that shakes up an industry and redefines the way people live, work, … Continue reading
Investors may constantly come across verbal pitches, whether while networking or attending pitch events. While a well-crafted pitch can be persuasive, it can also mask underlying weaknesses in the business model or market viability. For investors, the challenge in understanding … Continue reading
Venture capital-backed startups have long been recognized as a male-dominated field, but recent years have shown increases in women beginning to enter and take part in the venture capital space. What is the status of women in this space today, … Continue reading
Founded in 2011, Matternet is building a drone delivery-as-a-service platform that allows companies to operate a fleet of drones designed to deliver packages across short distances autonomously, without human intervention. Let’s dive into Matternet’s history and milestones to review what … Continue reading
When raising capital for your startup, it can seem like investors are primarily focused on startups’ financial traction. However, there are many more metrics beyond financials that investors may want to research. For pre-revenue startups, the challenge becomes even more … Continue reading
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
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
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
