As a couple of our portfolio companies have gone public this year, we’ve received quite a few questions about stock splits, reverse stock splits, and what they mean for our investors. In the hopes of answering a few common questions … Continue reading
For Investors
There are two types of equity: preferred and common. You should understand the differences between the two to fully weigh the pros and cons of each. Note that there are no absolutes in private equity. Issuing stock often involves negotiated … Continue reading
Here’s How Investors Can Understand Internal Rate of Return Used to analyze venture capital and private equity investments, internal rate of return, or IRR, is an indispensable tool in your investor toolbox. If you’re unfamiliar with IRR, understanding its basic … 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
As we move into 2019, we’re taking a look at a few industries that we expect will hold significant potential for both entrepreneurs and investors. Cannabis Industry As more U.S. states begin to legalize the medical and recreational use of … Continue reading
You’ve done your research, completed your due diligence, and made your investments. From stocks and bonds to startup investments and crypto, you’ve assessed your risk and crafted a diverse portfolio of capital assets. But as an investor, all that work … Continue reading
If you’ve ever considered investing in startups, then you’ve likely heard or read that startup investments are risky. And with more than 50% of startups failing within the first four years, there’s no doubt that making an investment in a … Continue reading
For investors looking to mitigate overall risk in their investment portfolio, investing in startups can be a potential diversification strategy. With such a high rate of failure, investing in startups may seem counterintuitive; however, when balanced with a portfolio of … Continue reading
There is no doubt that startups are exciting. New ideas that have the potential to disrupt markets, impact our day-to-day, and spur innovation are appealing to novice and experienced investors alike. That said, investing in startups is high-risk, and new … Continue reading
Since Title III of the JOBS Act went into effect in 2016, equity crowdfunding has offered new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Entrepreneurs are no longer limited to traditional sources of funding, and early-stage startup investing has become more … Continue reading
