When it comes to funding your startup, the path to securing capital can often feel like a maze with numerous doors to open and routes to take. Two common doors in this maze lead to Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists, … Continue reading
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Angel investing has emerged as a source that can help foster innovation and empower startups to reach new heights. These types of investors can play an important role in providing capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance to early-stage companies, helping them … Continue reading
“I look for startups that are solving a big problem that I care about.” – Marc Andreessen “I invest in startups that are disrupting an existing market.” – Naval Ravikant “Investing in startups is like investing in people. You have … Continue reading
Angel investors have long played an important role in the private markets, providing crucial funding and guidance to help startups and early-stage companies. These investors are typically high net worth individuals who invest their own money into businesses, often in … Continue reading
Angel investing is no longer limited to the wealthy. Through Regulation Crowdfunding, anyone with an interest in early-stage startup investing can become an angel investor. Continue reading
We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Entrepreneurs and startup founders have a lot on their plates. They must often wear many “hats” and fill many roles across the organization as their company grows. That said, while their focus … Continue reading
Investing in startups can be exciting. You’re backing entrepreneurs, helping new technologies grow, and potentially introducing some disruption into longstanding industries. That said, such investments are also inherently risky. You’re funding a company that is oftentimes just gaining traction or … Continue reading
When a startup founder is pitching to investors, typically, that founder is advised to include highly detailed charts, financial numbers, and milestones. With more information, investors can gain a better idea of where a startup is in its journey, if … Continue reading
After all the research, all the intros, all the pitches, and all the negotiations, you’ve done it – your startup has gone through a successful funding round. You’ve made it to the other side…so what’s next? The hard work isn’t … Continue reading
Private equity investments hit a new record in 2017 with ~$453 billion raised. This surpasses the previous record of $414 billion, which was set in 2007. This is due, in part, to an increase in fund sizes – for example, … Continue reading