Stripe is a financial services and software-as-a-service company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) for payment processing and other commerce-related operations. Founded in 2010, it has…
A term sheet is a foundational piece in private market investing that essentially outlines an investment’s terms and conditions. The ability to accurately read and assess…
The word “startup” can get tossed around frequently, and sometimes even be overused when the company in question is truly just a private company beyond the…
Startups should have a well thought out go-to-market strategy, or a blueprint for how it plans to obtain customers and generate revenue. For investors, understanding a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…