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Cannabis Report: Don’t Get Hung Up on Aurora’s Small Mistakes
By Early Investing on September 19, 2019
Aurora Cannabis missed its own guidance in its quarterly earnings report. But we’re not too worried about it. Here’s why.
Airdrop Alert: Litecoin
By Allison Brickell on September 17, 2019
Today’s airdrop is litecoin, one of the First Stage Investor crypto portfolio coins.
Why We’re Looking for More Series A Startup Investments
By Andy Gordon on September 16, 2019
The First Stage Investor team is on the lookout for more Series A companies to recommend. And we’re also keeping an eye on escalating valuations.
Arbit Poll: How Can We Improve the First Stage Investor Experience?
By Early Investing on September 12, 2019
In this month's poll, we'd like to hear your thoughts on what you like about First Stage Investor and how we can do better.
Startup Insider: StartEngine CEO Howard Marks on Helping Everyday Investors Access Startups
By Early Investing on September 9, 2019
The equity crowdfunding market isn’t quite reaching its full potential. In this interview, StartEngine CEO Howard Marks explains to the First Stage Investor team how he’s trying to solve that problem.
We’re Selling Cardano and Reallocating Our Crypto Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on September 5, 2019
The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.
Cannabis Report: Invest for the Long Term
By Early Investing on September 5, 2019
Cannabis stocks are having a rough year. But that’s no reason to get out of the market.
Airdrop Alert: Rhovit
By Andy Gordon on September 3, 2019
Today’s airdrop is Rhovit, a rewards-based content platform that pays both creators and viewers.
KingsCrowd Underweight Deal: Nothing to Get Charged Up About
By Chris Lustrino on August 29, 2019
In this guest piece, KingsCrowd explains why Hoplite Power is not a good investment.
Startup Insider: The State of Equity Crowdfunding, Feat. MicroVentures CEO Bill Clark
By Early Investing on August 26, 2019
Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan chat with MicroVentures CEO Bill Clark about the state of equity crowdfunding. Learn how startup deal flow has changed, the signs of a potentially bad startup investment and more.
Cannabis Report: There’s No Cutting Corners With Compliance
By Early Investing on August 22, 2019
Investors need to pay close attention to cannabis companies’ attitude toward compliance. If they’re cutting corners... it’s not a good sign.
Airdrop Alert: EOS and Dai
By Adam Sharp on August 20, 2019
For this week’s airdrop, we’re turning to Coinbase Earn. New arrivals include EOS, an Ethereum competitor, and Dai, a decentralized stablecoin.
Revolut Offers Breakthrough Fractional Trading
By Vin Narayanan on August 19, 2019
Fractional trading shows just how much crypto’s influence on the investment world is growing.
Hemster Raises $4 Million From Major Venture Capital Firms
By Adam Sharp on August 15, 2019
Hemster, a startup we recommended less than a year ago, has raised a new $4 million round from top venture capital firms.
Invest in Streamlining the Construction Industry
By Andy Gordon on August 15, 2019
Andy Gordon recommends Cityzenith, a startup that’s disrupting the vastly inefficient construction industry.
Startup Investing 101: Time Frame, Liquidity and Portfolio Construction
By Vin Narayanan on August 12, 2019
The First Stage Investor team is reviewing startup investing basics to get new investors up to speed. First up are time frame, liquidity and portfolio construction.