Finding Your Product-Market Fit
Most startups fail. In order for a startup to beat the odds, it must find its product/market fit.
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Venture Capital
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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Finding Funding: Bootstrapping vs Fundraising
Taking an idea and turning it into a functional business can take time, effort, and money. While founders can grind their businesses using time and effort,…
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Time to Exit: Are Startups Getting Older?
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…
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What Private Market Investors Look for in a Startup’s First Funding Round
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.…
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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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The Role of Private Investments in Retirement Portfolios
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…
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Earlier vs Later: Pre-Seed vs Series A Investments
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,…
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From MVP to Exit: Evaluating Startup Milestones
Key Startup Milestones to Watch For Investing in startups can be an art and a science. While intuition and market trends can play a role in…
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