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Trends and Industries to Watch 2025

Trends and Industries to Watch 2025

With 2024 coming to a close, investors may be wondering what the next 2025 trend could be. Which industries should investors keep an eye on as the year begins? 2024 witnessed the advancement and growth of artificial intelligence, clean energy, … Continue reading

The ABCs of Equity

The ABCs of Equity

The “ABCs of Equity” can refer to the different regulations that enable startups to raise capital in the U.S. It can be important for anyone who is looking to raise capital or invest in private equity to understand these regulations. … Continue reading

Why Some Startups Choose to Stay Private

Why Some Startups Choose to Stay Private

Going public has historically been considered the goal for many young companies, but the complexity and expense of the process along with the possibility of losing control and company culture has led startups to reconsider their options. For some startups, … Continue reading

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

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

What is Alternative Investing?

What is Alternative Investing?

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