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Assessing Startup Market Size: TAM, SAM, and SOM

What Are TAM, SAM, and SOM? Metrics commonly referenced by early-stage startups include Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM).…

November 25, 2025 Bill Clark

Diversification

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Startup Metrics Beyond Financials

When raising capital for your startup, it can seem like investors are primarily focused on startups’ financial traction. However, there are many more metrics beyond financials…

October 11, 2024 Bill Clark

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Investing in U.S. startups

Who can invest, through which exemptions, and what the limits are.

Equity vs. revenue share

Two ways to structure a deal, and what each one means for returns.

Private equity & secondaries

How liquidity works before an IPO or acquisition.