A startup raising its first funding round can be an exciting milestone. However, it can be challenging to attract investors so early in a company’s history. Without extensive financials, metrics, and sometimes even pre-product, what do private market investors look … Continue reading
pre-seed funding
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
There are many stages of startup growth on the journey from seed to plant. Understanding the various startup growth stages can be beneficial for private market investors to help make informed investment decisions. Each stage presents unique opportunities and challenges, … Continue reading
Learn more about what the terms “pre-seed” and “seed” mean in relation to startup funding rounds, what companies raising at the pre-seed and seed level might look like, and more. Continue reading
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) are similar in that they typically … Continue reading
When it comes to investing, there are a variety of options available to individuals. One important distinction to understand is the difference between early-stage and late-stage investments. Both have their own unique set of risks and benefits, and it can … Continue reading
