As many companies are staying private longer, pre-IPO investing on the secondary market has been trending up. Continue reading
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While we touched briefly on this topic in our recent blog on reading term sheets, liquidation preferences are a term that’s worth taking a second look at for early-stage investors. In fact, after a company’s valuation, liquidation preference may arguably … Continue reading
There are two types of equity: preferred and common. You should understand the differences between the two to fully weigh the pros and cons of each. Note that there are no absolutes in private equity. Issuing stock often involves negotiated … Continue reading
Used to analyze venture capital and private equity investments, internal rate of return, or IRR, is an indispensable tool in your investor toolbox. If you’re unfamiliar with IRR, understanding its basic mechanics may help you make better investment decisions long-term. … Continue reading
There is no doubt that startups are exciting. New ideas that have the potential to disrupt markets, impact our day-to-day, and spur innovation are appealing to novice and experienced investors alike. That said, investing in startups is high-risk, and new … Continue reading
In the past, investing in startups was an opportunity reserved for those with significant venture capital. With the passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act in 2012, times have changed for both investors and startups. Startups can utilize … Continue reading
When it comes to selecting a potentially promising investment opportunity, experienced venture capitalists will agree that there’s more to it than simply seeking out the “best” or most innovative startup ideas – it’s the people involved that can make or … Continue reading
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency have been catching the attention of serious investors for a while now. The opportunities seem almost endless and it doesn’t look like growth will slow down any time soon. However, rapid growth of the … Continue reading
If you’re considering equity crowdfunding as a serious investment opportunity, you’ll want to understand federal regulations and identify potential risks so you can make informed decisions. The industry is growing rapidly and in 2015, Goldman Sachs released a report on … Continue reading
At what age do you think most entrepreneurs founded their startups? As many of today’s high-profile startups began when their founders were in their 20s, it is understandable that many people would answer somewhere around the age of 25. Just … Continue reading
