Used to analyze venture capital and private equity investments, internal rate of return, or IRR, is an indispensable tool in your investor toolbox. If you’re unfamiliar with IRR, understanding its basic mechanics may help you make better investment decisions long-term. … Continue reading
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As we move into 2019, we’re taking a look at a few industries that we expect will hold significant potential for both entrepreneurs and investors. Cannabis Industry As more U.S. states begin to legalize the medical and recreational use of … Continue reading
When it comes to determining pre-revenue startup valuations, there are a lot of factors to consider. From the strength of the management team and the competitive environment to sales and marketing risk and stage of the business, quite a few … Continue reading
When it comes to selecting a potentially promising investment opportunity, experienced venture capitalists will agree that there’s more to it than simply seeking out the “best” or most innovative startup ideas – it’s the people involved that can make or … 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
Creating a startup investment portfolio can be tricky. It’s impossible to predict when a startup will fail miserably or ascend to the heights of a Silicon Valley Unicorn. But, it is possible to develop a startup investing strategy that can … Continue reading
The best startups are usually pretty easy to spot. They tend to have a noticeable impact on their industry and they do things different than their competitors. On a more granular level, great startups can be identified by things like … Continue reading
At what age do you think most entrepreneurs founded their startups? As many of today’s high-profile startups began when their founders were in their 20s, it is understandable that many people would answer somewhere around the age of 25. Just … Continue reading
As several large startups have filed to go public in recent months – including MicroVentures’ portfolio companies Dropbox, DocuSign, and Spotify – you may have also seen news concerning another type of offering. Called initial coin offerings (ICOs), these essentially … Continue reading
What does it take to become the next startup unicorn or to develop the next life-changing product? It all starts with a big idea. That said, inspiration can be a tricky thing – and the spark for a new business … Continue reading
