As global commerce becomes more and more interconnected, the supply chain and logistics technology industry is helping enable the efficient movement of products from factories to front porches. While e-commerce and global trade have become more common, facilitated by internet … Continue reading
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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 impact marketing, sales, scaling opportunities, and potential future growth. For investors, understanding the various … Continue reading
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 evolved from a developer-focused startup into a comprehensive global financial infrastructure platform that has … Continue reading
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 a term sheet is an important skill for investors to have in order to … Continue reading
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 startup stage. Historically, there have been criteria that made the line between startup and … Continue reading
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 the investor’s network, according to a survey from Harvard Business Review.[1] How can founders … Continue reading
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 startup’s go-to-market strategy can be an important component of conducting due diligence. In this … Continue reading
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 Listing, Initial Public Offering (IPO), or a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) IPO. While … Continue reading
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 terms. In the private markets, the structure of share classes can have implications about … Continue reading
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 can serve as a measuring stick to compare potential opportunities against during the due … Continue reading
