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KMX Technologies Attracts Powerful Partners

KMX Technologies is raising again. We recommended the company to you last July at a $40 million valuation. At the time, everything was beginning to come together for the company and its innovative approach to lithium production. So it’s not surprising that KMX has made significant strides since then, including signing…

Three Cryptos to Stay Far, Far Away From

By Vin Narayanan on March 16, 2023

It’s tough being a crypto investor. Unlike stock market investors or even startup investors, crypto investors typically have to deal with significant information deficits. There simply isn’t as much information about many of the coins out there. What information there is requires a significant amount of effort to access. Sifting through Telegram, Discord, GitHub and the internet for…

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New Pick: Crypto Payments Without the Headache

By Andy Gordon on March 9, 2023

Note: This recommendation was co-authored by KingsCrowd Investment Research Manager Olivia Strobl. Both Olivia and I have played in the cryptocurrency space for years. Like many crypto enthusiasts, we were first drawn to digital assets for their versatility. The blockchain — which powers cryptocurrency — has a number of…

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Portfolio Update: Tradefox Enters an Inflection Year

By Andy Gordon on March 2, 2023

According to Tradefox, a trade analytics company with a focus on scrap metal and recyclables, waste materials are recyclables in the wrong place. The faster and more efficiently they get to the right place, the better it is for the health of the planet. In its latest fundraise on Wefunder

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This Startup Is Helping to Democratize Real Estate Investing

By Andy Gordon on February 23, 2023

Note: This recommendation was co-authored by KingsCrowd Investment Research Manager Olivia Strobl. It’s always fun when I come across other companies that share KingsCrowd’s goal of making investing more accessible. Simplifying alternative asset investing — like real estate, startup, collectibles, and art investing — is key to helping people…

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