Archive: california
Is Hawaii a Startup Paradise?
By KingsCrowd on March 2, 2022
Note from Early Investing’s editors: There’s been a lot of buzz about how Silicon Valley may be losing its throne as a startup hub. Factors such as sky-high living expenses in California, the rise of remote work and online startup investing are changing the entrepreneurial and venture capital landscape. But where will the “next” Silicon Valley be? Our friends at KingsCrowd recently examined how online crowdfunding broke down across state lines in 2021. And…
How the Tech Exodus Affects VCs
By Adam Sharp on August 25, 2020
Last week I wrote about the current trend of businesses fleeing California. I believe this will be one of the defining issues of our time. California’s tech exodus can be traced to many deep and complex societal issues. California has taxes…
Tech Companies Flee California (Finally)
By Adam Sharp on August 21, 2020
For the last 50 years, California has been the home to a huge portion of America’s tech companies. Specifically, an oversized chunk of tech companies are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA). Here’s a list of just some of the major companies headquartered in…
Buy Farmland Online
By Adam Sharp on November 26, 2019
Farmland is a unique investment and a great diversifier for any portfolio. AcreTrader provides that option.
Four States Gobble Up 80% of Venture Capital Dollars
By Vin Narayanan on October 28, 2019
Just four states receive 80% of all venture capital money. And 40% of all VC money raised goes to Facebook and Google ads. This is a stark reminder of just how broken the VC system is.
San Francisco Startups Inhale Almost Half of California Venture Capital Funding
By Allison Brickell on September 30, 2019
San Francisco is known for being a hub for startups and venture capital. Here’s just how much its funding dominates the rest of California.
Colorado’s Legal Cannabis Market Grows Stronger
By Allison Brickell on August 12, 2019
Colorado sold about twice as much recreational marijuana as medical marijuana last year. That’s a reflection of both the growing recreational market and Colorado’s smart way of approaching it.
Mailbag: What Startup Accelerators Do and Why Consumers Leave the Marijuana Black Market
By Early Investing on April 21, 2019
The Early Investing team answers questions about what startup accelerators do and why weed users leave the black market.
News Fix: TurboTax Is Taking Over, California Faces Internal Conflict
By Vin Narayanan on April 13, 2019
In the news this week, California is facing pot delivery troubles, Uber is getting ready to IPO and Congress is allowing a monopoly on tax preparation.
News Fix: Crypto Markets Surge, Institutional Investors Keep Moving In
By Allison Brickell on April 6, 2019
It’s an exciting week for the News Fix. The crypto markets are surging, the SEC is issuing guidance and the Royal Bank of Scotland is getting into blockchain.
State Rules Impact Pot Prices
By Allison Brickell on March 25, 2019
Supply and regulations are the biggest drivers of marijuana prices.
Poll: California’s Weed Problem and Our Delivery Drone Future
By Allison Brickell on February 28, 2019
In last month’s poll, we learned First Stage Investor members had a lot of entrepreneurial experience and a solid ability to explain bitcoin. This month, we’re diving into drone delivery, the California weed market and more.
Cannabis Report: Florida Aims for Business-Friendly Industry; California’s Legal Market Struggles; A New IPO
By Early Investing on January 31, 2019
In this week’s Cannabis Report, a new cannabis company joins the Canadian Securities Exchange, Florida aims to ease up industry requirements and California’s legal market suffocates under heavy taxes.