Investing in the private markets can be an option for investors looking to diversify their portfolio. While private market investments can offer benefits, they also come with limitations and risks that investors should carefully consider before making a decision. In … Continue reading
Debt vs. Equity
Diversification can be a key principle of investing, and one way to achieve diversification is by including assets from both the public and private markets in a portfolio. While the public markets, such as the stock market, are well-known and … Continue reading
Characterized by voting rights, like electing company directors, common stock is just what it is – the most basic form of stock issued by a company. Common stockholders do not receive a priority claim over dividends or distribution of company … Continue reading
Preferred stock is a financial instrument used to help raise funds in the private market. Typically, preferred stockholders receive a priority claim over dividends and distribution of company assets in the event of liquidation. Some investors may favor the priority … Continue reading
When choosing to make investments, it can be easy to follow the crowd and make investments based off what other investors are doing. If others are investing in this company, it has to be a good investment? However; not everyone’s … Continue reading
When startups decide to raise capital, they are often faced with the decision of offering debt or equity to their investors. In this blog, we will cover the basics of what debt vs. equity financing are, the potential risks and … Continue reading
From early-stage startups trying to make it to their Series A to late-stage companies gearing up to go public, bridge rounds are a common occurrence in the startup world. Continue reading
For many startups, the long-established method of raising the necessary funds to get their business to the next level can be a long and winding path. From conducting research, to pitching to investors, to negotiating equity valuation and potentially adjusting … Continue reading
In our last blog post, we reviewed what convertible notes are, their key features, when, and why they’re used. We also briefly touched on the crowd note as a modified version of a convertible note that was designed specifically for … Continue reading
Turning your startup into a successful company without taking outside capital is a daunting task; but it is possible, if you’ve got the time, dedication, and resourcefulness to make it happen. Many successful startups have raised a significant amount of … Continue reading
