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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

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

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

Understanding Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists 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) … Continue reading