Investors may constantly come across verbal pitches, whether while networking or attending pitch events. While a well-crafted pitch can be persuasive, it can also mask underlying weaknesses in the business model or market viability. For investors, the challenge in understanding … Continue reading
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Venture capital-backed startups have long been recognized as a male-dominated field, but recent years have shown increases in women beginning to enter and take part in the venture capital space. What is the status of women in this space today, … Continue reading
When raising capital for your startup, it can seem like investors are primarily focused on startups’ financial traction. However, there are many more metrics beyond financials that investors may want to research. For pre-revenue startups, the challenge becomes even more … Continue reading
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
Starting a business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it requires a lot of resources, including capital. Fortunately, there are several ways to raise capital for your startup, including through the private market. Explore 11 suggestions for how … Continue reading
When it comes to investing in private companies, there are two key types of investors that some may refer to interchangeably, but they are different types of investors. Angel investors and venture capitalists (VCs) are similar in that they typically … Continue reading
Investing in private companies has gained attention in recent years as more investors seek out opportunities beyond the public stock market. These investments can offer unique advantages, but they also come with their own set of challenges. In this blog … Continue reading
Investment opportunities are everywhere, but finding the right ones for you can be difficult. It might seem easier to just follow what your peers are doing, but you may not make informed decisions specific to your financial circumstances. Not everyone … Continue reading
There are two common types of investors when it comes to investing in private companies: accredited and non-accredited investors. While both types of investors have the opportunity to invest in startups, they have clear differentiations when it comes to the … Continue reading
Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Ripple Labs has created a cross-border payments solution for financial institutions seeking to process and settle payments across country lines. By using Ripple’s flagship XRP Ledger, XRP digital currency, and proprietary … Continue reading