State of AI 2025
It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) was a key theme throughout 2024. Globally, ChatGPT and generative AI tools were used by 59% of men and…
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How to Value Startups: The Berkus Method
Valuing a startup can be a challenging part of the investment process. Unlike established companies, startups may not have a long track record of financial performance…
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The Largest Funding Rounds of 2024
Venture capital funding warmed in 2024, with global investments reaching close to $314 billion, up around 3% from 2023. The theme of 2024 appeared to be…
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Accredited Investors: What You Need to Know
Being an accredited investor can provide opportunities to invest in private market startups before they go public. However, not everyone qualifies to be an accredited investor…
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Beyond Tradition: Alternative Investments
While most people may be more familiar with traditional public market stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as investment opportunities, there is another side to investing that…
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The Valuation Increased, Why Didn’t My Price Per Share?
The reason why an increased valuation doesn’t necessarily lead to an increased price per share? Equity dilution.
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Navigating the Risks: Why Startups Fail
Investing in private companies can be a rewarding yet risky endeavor. As an investor, the hope is always that the company will thrive, but the unfortunate…
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MicroVentures Portfolio Company: ServiceTitan’s History and Milestones
ServiceTitan has built a field service management platform that helps businesses in the HVAC, plumbing, lawn care, and other industries manage scheduling, invoicing, payments, and administrative…
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What is General Solicitation?
General solicitation rules allow companies to broadly advertise their capital raise to a wide audience via newspapers, magazines, public websites, television, radio broadcasts, and other forms…
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