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How Macroeconomic Conditions Shape Startup Valuations: What Founders and Investors Should Know

Startup valuations are driven by more than company performance alone. Interest rates, inflation, capital availability, and even public market sentiment can all influence how investors value…

June 19, 2026 Bill Clark

Venture Capital

The Circle of Market Cycles: Bear vs Bull Markets

With the U.S. federal government cutting interest rates by half a point recently[1], the conversation of bear vs bull markets has reopened. But what are bear…

October 1, 2024 Bill Clark

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Investing in U.S. startups

Who can invest, through which exemptions, and what the limits are.

Equity vs. revenue share

Two ways to structure a deal, and what each one means for returns.

Private equity & secondaries

How liquidity works before an IPO or acquisition.