Developing Your Investment Thesis An investment thesis, or a concise key framework from which to make investment decisions, is important for any investor to develop. It can serve as a measuring stick to compare potential opportunities against during the due … Continue reading
Investment Strategy
With the high risk associated with startup investments, and failure of 9 out of 10 startups, it is almost certain that active startup investors will experience a failed investment at some point or another. What lessons can be learned from … Continue reading
Learn More About Follow On Investment in Subsequent Funding Rounds Follow on investments are most commonly associated with institutional investments from venture capital or private equity firms. However, the same concept can be relevant to individual investors, deciding whether or … Continue reading
Understanding Pro Rata Rights Is Essential for Investors Pro rata rights represent the right for investors to participate in subsequent rounds of startup funding beyond their original investment. Pro rata rights are typically used to preserve equity or ownership stakes … Continue reading
For many years, venture capital was limited to a select few – the ultra-wealthy high-net-worth individuals who had direct connections to startups. Now, access has been expanded, opportunities have grown, and investors may have the opportunity to write smaller checks … Continue reading
When investing in private companies, investors may be interested in rebalancing their investment portfolio at various points in time. However, private market investments are inherently illiquid and positions cannot be bought or sold as quickly as public investments like publicly … Continue reading
Venture capital investing is an exciting way to invest in startups but also carries a significant amount of risk. For every startup that becomes the next Google or Reddit, there are countless others that fail. While the allure of high … Continue reading
Investing in private market startups can be an exciting way to diversify your portfolio and support innovative companies. However, it’s not for everyone. Startups are inherently risky, and many fail or never deliver returns. Therefore, understanding your risk tolerance before … Continue reading
Investing in private markets can be an option for those willing to navigate the complexities and inherent risks associated with this asset class. However, the nature of these investments comes with a fundamental truth: private markets are illiquid and most … 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
