For years, the word startup brings up a picture of a young, innovative, and fast-moving company. However, now we are seeing older companies still being referred to as startups (@ SpaceX’s age of 23 years old) and today’s startups are … Continue reading
private equity
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
When planning for retirement, traditional routes have often revolved around public markets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, private equity has begun to play a larger role in retirement portfolios. Alternative investments like venture capital, and private real estate … Continue reading
As the years go on, demographic shifts within various types of asset classes are changing the investment landscape. Private market investments, previously exclusive to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, have been attracting a broader audience, particularly younger investors. Regulatory changes … Continue reading
As we are now halfway through 2025, it is time to check in on the status of the 2025 IPO Outlook and see which companies have successfully completed an IPO, new companies that have filed, and who else to keep … Continue reading
Diversifying your portfolio is one of the foundational principles of investing. By spreading investments across different asset classes, industries, and stages, investors may be able to mitigate some of the risk that comes with investing. While diversification methods apply to … Continue reading
For startups, securing the right type of funding can make all the difference in the future growth of a company. The choice between revenue-based financing and equity financing is one that many founders have to make that can impact ownership … Continue reading
Finding the right investment as an investor can be a process. From vetting the business model and founding team to reviewing financials and user traction, there are many different things to take into consideration before choosing to invest in a … Continue reading
The impacts of economic downturns can be felt in many areas: bank accounts, investment accounts, home prices, grocery prices, and the list goes on. As prices rise, the power of cash and liquid assets decreases. However, private market investing has … Continue reading
For decades, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have operated behind closed doors, accessible only to elite investors and filled with paperwork, long lock-up periods, and high barriers to entry. Blockchain technology and tools like tokenization, smart contracts, and … Continue reading