We’re Shedding Light on the World of Alternative Investing When building your investment portfolio, having a healthy balance of different types of investments is key. Depending on your financial situation and portfolio goals, alternative assets are one type of investment … Continue reading
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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
When making investments, an investor may come across a funding portal or a broker-dealer platform. While both are intermediaries that allow investors to invest in startups, there are many differences in the types of investment opportunities, the standards each must … Continue reading
Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, ICON aims to revolutionize the homebuilding process through proprietary materials and 3D-printing. ICON plans to make 3D-printed homebuilding more commonplace, tackling the challenges of prolonged construction timelines. Let’s dive into ICON’s history … Continue reading
No matter what funding round an investor decides to invest in, subsequent funding rounds can impact an investment. Each funding round a startup goes through after an investment is made has the potential to reduce the ownership stake, slowly chipping … Continue reading
In the fast-paced world of investing and startups, staying informed and inspired can be important. Whether a seasoned investor, a budding entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, the right resources can help provide valuable insights, strategies, and motivation. In this blog, … Continue reading
Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Is a Common Obstacle in Secondary Transactions The Right of First Refusal, or ROFR, can play an important role during secondary business transactions in the private market. For buyers and sellers of secondary shares alike, … Continue reading
Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) Has Changed the Investment Landscape In recent years, a new investment option has helped reshape the investment landscape and empowered a new generation of investors. Since 2012, Regulation Crowdfunding, also known as regulation CF, is a … Continue reading
Knowing How to Evaluate a Pitch Deck Is an Essential Skill for Startup Investors As an investor, you may receive pitch decks from startups that are interested in your financial contribution to their company. It can be difficult to know … Continue reading
