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New Crowdfunding Rules Bring New Opportunities
By Andy Gordon on May 13, 2020
Economic crises can reveal a lot about established companies. Are they nimble enough to pivot? Can they come up with creative solutions to adapt to a new environment? Was the company prepared for an emergency? Apple and Google were sitting on a pile of cash. They were definitely prepared for a crisis. GM figured out how to help produce masks and ventilators. Amazon designed a clever system for people to shop Whole Foods online and get the groceries delivered to…
Startup Investors Finally Have a Tool to Track Their Investments
By Andy Gordon on May 4, 2020
KingsCrowd has launched the first portfolio tracker for startup investments.
Equity Crowdfunding’s Role Could Expand During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Adam Sharp on May 1, 2020
The government’s rescue programs are leaving many businesses out in the cold. As a result, most will have to rescue themselves.
Video Games Make Billions – and You Can Finally Invest in Them
By Andy Gordon on April 29, 2020
The online video game industry is worth almost $80 billion. And thanks to Republic and Fig, you can now invest in it.
Webinar: New Crowdfunding Portal Comes Online
By Andy Gordon on April 13, 2020
Crowdfunding portals are a critical part of the startup investing ecosystem. And the newest investment platform in the group, Equifund, is trying to add some new wrinkles in the space. Meet Equifund's founder and CEO, Jordan Gillissie, in this special webinar.
Investing in Video Games
By Adam Sharp on April 9, 2020
Adam Sharp invites a video game insider to help us understand the outlook for one of the few red-hot sectors in the middle of a pandemic-induced economic slowdown.
Republic Explains the SEC’s Proposed Crowdfunding Changes and SAFEs
By Andy Gordon on March 25, 2020
In this special Q&A, Republic answers our questions about the SEC’s proposed changes to crowdfunding and gives us a master class on SAFEs.
Don’t Believe These Myths About Startup Investing in a Down Market
By Andy Gordon on March 2, 2020
As the markets struggle, there's good news awaiting investors in the equity crowdfunding startup space.
SEC Considers Opening Up “Accredited Investor” Status to More Investors
By Adam Sharp on December 20, 2019
The definition of “accredited investor” may be changing soon. Here’s how this could expand your investment options.
Startup Insider: The “Smart Money” Is Following the Crowdfunders
By Early Investing on December 2, 2019
In Part 3 of our Startup Insider interview with Chris Lustrino, we discuss some of our favorite startups, problems in the crowdfunding space and why we need to retire the phrase “smart money.”
Don’t Invest Based on Sector
By Adam Sharp on October 24, 2019
Here’s why you should avoid deals in “hot” industries that don’t have any real traction.
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.
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.
Why Crowdfunding Is the Best Way to Raise Capital
By Andy Gordon on August 28, 2019
Startup founders have seven ways of raising capital. And crowdfunding is by far the most versatile and beneficial method.
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.
Equity Crowdfunding Improving as It Turns 3
By Andy Gordon on May 29, 2019
Investors are the big winners as more - and better - entrepreneurs turn to equity crowdfunding to raise money for their startups.