Going Public: Direct Listing vs IPO vs SPAC
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…
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Understanding Voting vs Non-Voting Shares
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…
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Developing Your Investment Thesis
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…
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Learning From Failed Startups
With the high risk associated with startup investments, and failure of 9 out of 10 startups, it is almost certain that active startup investors will experience…
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Investing in Second-Time Founders
Investing in startups is risky and 90% of startups fail. With investing in startups being a risky game, how have second-time founders performed compared to first-time…
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Is There an AI Bubble?
Is AI a Bubble Waiting to Burst? Here's What We Know Is the artificial intelligence (AI) industry an economic bubble? A common topic of conversation recently,…
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2026 IPO Outlook
Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the U.S. continued to increase in 2025 after the market slowed in 2024. 371[1] companies have gone public so far in…
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Trends and Industries to Watch 2026
With 2025 coming to a close, investors may be wondering what industries could take the spotlight in 2026. Which industries should investors keep an eye on…
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Assessing Product-Market Fit
While startups may claim that they have found product-market fit, how can investors actually tell if good product-market fit has been found? How can investors differentiate…
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