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Founders Can Just Say No to VCs
By Andy Gordon on January 16, 2019
There’s no rule saying startups have to accept venture capital funding. Andy Gordon looks at three alternatives to venture capital.
Equity Crowdfunding Deals Are Stronger Than Ever
By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2019
Adam gives an update on the recent influx of hot startup deals and explains how the market is maturing and deal quality and flow is improving.
Crowdfunding Is Shrinking the Gender Gap
By Allison Brickell on December 17, 2018
On top of the gender pay gap, there’s also a gender gap in venture capital fundraising. But crowdfunding is making inroads.
On the Eve of Thanksgiving, Some Food for Thought
By Andy Gordon on November 21, 2018
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, a time for giving thanks and sharing. So here’s some food for thought.
American Companies Are Getting Old
By Allison Brickell on November 19, 2018
The typical American company is getting a lot older. And investment strategies may have something to do with it.
The New and Much Cooler 1%
By Andy Gordon on November 12, 2018
Things are only going to get worse for 99% of investors in the public markets. The good news is things are only getting better for you, the 1% who have embraced crowdfunding.
Startups Are Ready for Private Equity Crowdfunding
By Vin Narayanan on November 3, 2018
The founders of startup companies are ready to hop off the venture capital train and try private equity crowdfunding. But there’s one thing holding them back.
Q&A: Understanding Convertible Notes, Reg. CF and Reg. A+ Raises
By Early Investing on September 23, 2018
The Early Investing team explains how convertible notes work and the differences between Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+ raises.
News Fix: Goldman Sachs Cries “Fake News”
By Vin Narayanan on September 8, 2018
Crypto's mainstream acceptance is growing. And that's good news for investors. Also, Goldman Sachs blames "fake news" and IBM launches a new crypto project.
Mailbag: Bitcoin’s Surge; Finding Startup Potential
By Early Investing on July 29, 2018
The Early Investing team looks at whether bitcoin's rally has legs and how to identify pre-IPO startups to invest in.
Big Investors Gear Up for Bitcoin
By Vin Narayanan on July 7, 2018
Prices of bitcoin rallied this week as institutional investors began moving in, and one big company showed how serious it was about blockchain.
News Fix: Bitcoin Good Enough for Supremes, but Not Wakanda
By Vin Narayanan on June 23, 2018
In this week’s News Fix, we look at how a South Korean crypto exchange is handling a hack, Square has received a BitLicense and equity crowdfunding is getting organized.
Thinking Your Way Through Startup Investing
By Vin Narayanan on June 20, 2018
The majority of startups fail. That's why learning how to pick the right startup to invest in is critically important.
News Fix: Crowdfunding Platform Helps Venture Capital Firm
By Vin Narayanan on June 2, 2018
In this week's Early Investing News Fix, we look at some ironic crowdfunding news, the growth of bitcoin ATMs and gold's disappearing act.