As we continue through 2023, the private market is seeing a number of trends that could continue to have an impact on investors, startups, and the overall industry. Here are ten private market trends to watch in the year ahead: … Continue reading
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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
Learn what a Series A round is, how it fits in with other early-stage rounds, when to time your raise, and tips for preparing your startup for a Series A raise. Continue reading
If you’ve never raised capital for a startup, the road ahead may seem daunting. Here are some common startup funding mistakes and how to avoid them. Continue reading
Startup fundraising is typically a strenuous process that involves months of preparation, numerous investor pitches, ongoing research, and adjustments to your business plan. Furthermore, this process is very lengthy and very few startups actually wind up earning an investment from … Continue reading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulation crowdfunding (or equity crowdfunding) rules went into effect on May 16, 2016. Now, the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy has released new analysis of all regulation crowdfunding filings that occurred … Continue reading
After all the research, all the intros, all the pitches, and all the negotiations, you’ve done it – your startup has gone through a successful funding round. You’ve made it to the other side…so what’s next? The hard work isn’t … Continue reading
Amazon. Airbnb. Snap Inc. Groupon. 23andMe. While these companies wouldn’t initially seem to have much in common, they were in fact all started by non-tech founders. Jeff Bezos of Amazon initially worked on Wall Street before founding the billion-dollar company; … Continue reading
Today, we are introducing a guest blogger: Nate Matherson, Co-founder and CEO of LendEDU. A graduate of the Iowa Startup Accelerator and Y Combinator, as well as a MicroVentures portfolio company, LendEDU is a marketplace for student loans, student loan … Continue reading
As an entrepreneur and startup founder, one of the biggest challenges you can take on is raising funds. A startup’s first outside round of financing, series seed, can help founders begin operations, hire a small team, launch products, and rent … Continue reading
