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Portfolio Update: Monogram Thinking Raise and Exit
By Andy Gordon on August 20, 2020
While COVID-19 has slowed down economic activity across the country, Monogram has actually sped up. We recommended Monogram to you almost exactly a year ago. It makes “perfect-fit” hip implants that will be followed by “perfect-fit” knee replacements. Monogram’s technology will force doctors and patients alike to rethink implants. It will enable less cutting, less pain and much faster recovery. It’s going to make today’s practices seem barbaric by…
The Number One Rule of Investing
By John Fanning on August 19, 2020
Note: We’re pleased to welcome John Fanning to the Early Investing family. John was the founding chairman and CEO of napster. He has an impressive track record as both a founder and startup investor. And he will be sharing his thoughts — and occasional startup recommendations — on…
Portfolio Update: Aavrani Has a New Look
By Andy Gordon on August 17, 2020
Aavrani keeps rolling on. I recommended the skincare company last October. Since then, the company has increased sales, added a couple of key hires and brought on hundreds of new influencers. And, to top things off, Aavrani recently finished a complete rebranding —…
Don’t Choose Between Gold or Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on August 14, 2020
This week, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy interviewed the Winklevoss twins about bitcoin. The Winklevoss twins are noted tech founders. Today they operate Gemini, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. The interview was… strange.
Medicine’s Future is a Good Investment
By Adam Sharp on August 14, 2020
As humans, we all have trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies. The “germs” (bacteria, viruses, fungi) present in and on a person are collectively known as a microbiome. Growing up, many of us were taught that bacteria and…
Invest in Award-Winning Tequila
By Andy Gordon on August 13, 2020
DEAL DETAILS Startup: AsomBroso Tequila Security type: Common stock Valuation (cap): $32.2 million Price per share: $3.95 Discount: Eligible for the StartEngine Owner’s 10% Bonus Minimum investment: $355…
3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Invest
By Andy Gordon on August 12, 2020
The best startups make the world faster, safer, cheaper, more convenient, less dirty and more fun. Their innovative products meet old needs in new ways — or address new needs in any way they can. Of course, a startup needs a lot more than just a…
AngelList’s New Rolling Funds Worth the Look
By Adam Sharp on August 11, 2020
Back in February, AngelList introduced a new feature called “rolling funds.” It’s a new type of fund that invests in startups. To understand what’s unique about rolling funds, we first need to know how traditional venture funds work. Traditional funds typically…
Startup Insider: Private Markets Surge
By Early Investing on August 10, 2020
Restaurants are struggling. Retailers are declaring bankruptcy. But startups? They’re doing quite well, thank you very much. Many startups have seen increased demand. Their valuations are holding steady. And raising money hasn’t been a problem at all. So why are the private markets surging when everyone predicted doom…
Crypto Monitor: Crypto Spring is Here
By Early Investing on August 7, 2020
Crypto Winter is officially over. And Crypto Spring is here! Blue chip coins have been on a tear this year. And while some smaller altcoins have done well, most others have lagged behind. Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss this and more in this week’s Crypto Monitor. Check…
The Fed Demands Higher Inflation
By Adam Sharp on August 7, 2020
For a while now, it’s been clear that the Fed wants higher inflation. Now it’s finally starting to admit it. Here’s an excerpt from CNBC’s article this week titled “The Fed is expected to make a major commitment…
Real Estate’s Unfair Advantage
By Andy Gordon on August 6, 2020
Note: This is a guest post from our friends over at MillionAcres. They’re at the frontier of helping individuals like you and me invest in alternative asset classes. And while we’ve urged you to invest in startups and crypto, MillionAcres believes in the investing power of real estate. And they…
Republic Founder Kendrick Nguyen Discusses Crowdfunding’s Future
By Vin Narayanan on August 5, 2020
Last week, Republic founder and CEO Kendrick Nguyen joined us for an exclusive live webinar. As many of you know, Republic is one of the most innovative equity crowdfunding platforms. In addition to helping everyday investors like you and me invest in startups, they also provide access to…
Real Estate Returns Versus Stocks
By Adam Sharp on August 4, 2020
Note: This is a guest post from our friends over at MillionAcres. They’re focused on finding the best real estate investment opportunities for accredited investors like you and me. And as they show here, real estate investing, much like angel investing, can be far more lucrative than investing in stocks.
The Flight to Alternative Safety
By Adam Sharp on July 31, 2020
As I write this on Friday morning, bitcoin is up 1.78% to $11,178. Ethereum is up even more over the last 24 hours — 7.96% to $343 (nice call on ETH last week Vin!). Other altcoins are a mixed bag, but the majority…
The Power of the Private Market
By Adam Sharp on July 31, 2020
Two amazing American companies went public (IPO’d) in 2004 — Google (GOOG) and Domino’s Pizza (DPZ). Since then, Google (now Alphabet) has become one of the largest companies in the world. Today it’s worth more than $1 trillion. Domino’s is currently valued…