Early-Stage and Late-Stage Companies
As startups are getting older, staying private longer, and people speculate if the definition of a startup needs to change, does the line between an early-stage…
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Venture Capital
Assessing Customer Retention Metrics
One of the first challenges for a startup is acquiring customers. Once customers have been acquired, a new challenge emerges: retaining them. For investors, understanding how…
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The Growth of Supply Chain and Logistics Tech
As global commerce becomes more and more interconnected, the supply chain and logistics technology industry is helping enable the efficient movement of products from factories to…
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Understanding Startup Revenue Models
There are many ways for a startup to make money. A core strategic decision, the business model and revenue model a startup chooses to utilize can…
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MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Stripe’s History and Milestones
Stripe is a financial services and software-as-a-service company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) for payment processing and other commerce-related operations. Founded in 2010, it has…
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Understanding and Assessing Term Sheets
A term sheet is a foundational piece in private market investing that essentially outlines an investment’s terms and conditions. The ability to accurately read and assess…
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When is a Startup No Longer a Startup?
The word “startup” can get tossed around frequently, and sometimes even be overused when the company in question is truly just a private company beyond the…
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Building a Strong Investor Network
For a startup, securing funding typically involves building and leveraging a strong investor network. In fact, nearly 70% of venture capital deals come from connections in…
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Evaluating Go-To-Market Strategy
Startups should have a well thought out go-to-market strategy, or a blueprint for how it plans to obtain customers and generate revenue. For investors, understanding a…
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Education