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Don’t Be Fooled by Crypto Hype
By Adam Sharp on December 4, 2020
Lately I’ve been extremely bullish on crypto. And for good reason. But I want to take a step back today. I want to make sure we don’t get too far ahead of ourselves. It will take time for these big institutional firms to fully move into crypto. The major excitement really just started over the last month or so. I’m not saying this to be a downer. I’m just trying to make sure we…
The Biggest Change to Venture Capital Since Crowdfunding
By Adam Sharp on December 4, 2020
Note: In May, I wrote an article titled “The New Work From Home Economy.” Then in August, I wrote a piece called “Tech Companies Flee California (Finally).” I recommend reading those first if you haven’t.
Exclusive Crypto Update: The 2020 Crypto Surge
By Early Investing on December 3, 2020
The crypto markets are surging. Bitcoin is trading at more than $19,000. And the First Stage Investor crypto portfolio is in terrific shape. Monero is up 72% since we recommended it. Litecoin is up 82%. Ethereum is up 107%. Bitcoin is up 466%.
Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio
By Vin Narayanan on December 2, 2020
Bitcoin cracked the $19,800 mark this week. It’s likely only a matter of time before bitcoin tops $20,000 and sets new all time highs. Who knows? As you read this, bitcoin could already be over $20,000. It’s a terrific time to be a bitcoin investor. In…
The Truth About Investment Sizes
By Adam Sharp on December 1, 2020
I’ve made well over 100 startup investments since 2014. Looking back, there are some mistakes I made early on that I wish I had avoided. One big one is I would get way too excited about some of the startups. I invested too much in my first 10…
Startup Insider: Post-Pandemic Trends
By Early Investing on November 30, 2020
We finally have some good news on the COVID-19 front! It looks like the FDA will approve two vaccines shortly. And that by May or June of next year, we will start getting back to “normal.” So what does normal mean for startup investors? Which consumer…
Exclusive Video: Bitcoin and the Crypto Market
By Early Investing on November 24, 2020
Bitcoin cracked the $18,000 mark last week. And it’s primed to hit new all-time highs in the near future. So Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan dusted off their crypto crystal ball for this special video. They let you know (among other things): How long the bull…
Startup Insider: An Update from Winc’s Founders
By Early Investing on November 23, 2020
Winc is one of our favorite startups in the First Stage Investor portfolio. Winc is combining big data and a really smart supply chain to disrupt the way wine is made and sold. And since we recommended them right…
Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin Bull Run Charges Ahead
By Early Investing on November 20, 2020
It is an exciting time to be in the crypto markets! Bitcoin cracked the $18,000 mark this week and looks poised to continue its bull run. And select altcoins are surging alongside bitcoin. So how high will bitcoin surge? How long will this crypto bull market last? When…
Bitcoin: This Bull Run Is Going to be Epic
By Adam Sharp on November 20, 2020
The crypto bull market is heating up. Bitcoin is leading the way — it reached more than $18,000 this week. That’s approaching the all-time high of nearly $20,000. The last time bitcoin was near this price was December of 2017. Bitcoin’s price had risen from $434…
2021 Forecast: How Biden Will Affect Startups
By Andy Gordon on November 19, 2020
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting ready for 2020 to be over. Between the prospect of a vaccine and the new $5 million crowdfunding limit, I think next year has a lot going for it. Of course, next year will see the Biden presidency begin too.
What to Do When a Startup Goes Public
By Andy Gordon on November 18, 2020
Every investor would love to have my dilemma. One of my First Stage Investor portfolio companies will be listing on a public stock market (also known as going public or IPO’ing) in a couple of months. I first recommended this company back in 2016…
The Trick to Evaluating Market Size
By Adam Sharp on November 17, 2020
One of the most important (and trickiest) factors to evaluate in startup investing is the size of the opportunity. How big can a startup become? How big is the market it sells into — and how fast is it growing? Before investing in any startup, you…
Can Robots Invest Better Than Us?
By Andy Gordon on November 16, 2020
Can robots invest better than you or I can? That’s the fundamental question asked — and only partly answered — by six researchers who built an investment algorithm. The researchers compared the algorithm’s performance with the returns of 255 angel investors. The algorithm used the same…
Crypto Rally Stays Strong
By Adam Sharp on November 13, 2020
Bitcoin and the alts have had an excellent few months recently. Bitcoin is over $16,000 and approaching new all-time highs. Altcoins are rallying with strength as well. I continue to believe that Bitcoin is the safest way to play this market. However, altcoins have come to…
New Pick: Invest in the Future of Soda
By Andy Gordon on November 12, 2020
Deal Details Startup: Smart Soda Security type: Stock Purchase Agreement Share price: $0.50 Valuation (cap): $10.7 million Minimum investment: $100 Where to invest: Republic Deadline…