When investing in startups, understanding how the startup plans to use the money from the funding round is an important component of due diligence. An investor probably wants to know the money will be used wisely to help scale and … Continue reading
Early-stage investing
How Investors Without a Technical Background Can Complete Due Diligence on Technology Startups For non-technical investors, it can be difficult to independently evaluate whether a heavily technical startup’s product is feasible, functional, or even real. However, an investor can do … Continue reading
With convertible notes as a common way for startups to raise capital, investors should understand valuation caps, a mechanism designed to help early investors by setting a maximum company valuation at which their investment can convert into equity. In this … Continue reading
SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) have emerged as one financial instrument startups may choose to utilize when raising capital. Initially developed by Y Combinator in 2013 as an alternative to convertible notes, a SAFE investment provides an option for … Continue reading
When investing in startups, the stage at which you invest can impact your risk exposure, potential growth, and the level of due diligence required. For example, investing in a startup’s pre-seed round typically looks different than investing in a Series … Continue reading
Investing in startups comes with substantial risks. While rapid revenue growth and impressive user traction numbers may grab headlines, they don’t always reflect the true financial situation of a startup. 9 out of 10 startups fail, and one of the … Continue reading
In today’s competitive startup landscape, founders are constantly looking for ways to fuel growth without giving up too much equity. One often overlooked path to help scale is through government grants and incentives. While these funding sources are primarily designed … Continue reading
Learn More About What Angel Investing Is, the Requirements, and How to Start Angel investing is a high-risk, and potentially high-reward, investment strategy that involves investing in early-stage startups in exchange for equity. If you’re new to angel investing, the … Continue reading
Investing in startups can be an exciting way to diversify your portfolio and support innovation. However, startup investing is not for everyone—it comes with high risks, illiquidity, and the possibility of losing your entire investment. In this blog, learn more … Continue reading
For decades, traditional investment vehicles like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds were seen as the primary paths for retail investors to grow their wealth. However, in recent years, alternative investments – assets that fall outside of these traditional categories – … Continue reading
