Evaluating a Startup’s Use of Funds
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…
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Developing Your Investment Thesis
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…
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Learning From Failed Startups
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…
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Subsequent Funding Rounds: Follow On Investments
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…
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Understanding Pro Rata Rights
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…
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VC Democratization: Small Check Investments
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…
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Rebalancing a Private Investment Portfolio
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…
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Common Pitfalls: Mistakes in Venture Capital Investing
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…
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High or Low? Find Your Risk Tolerance
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…
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