Archive: growth
When Is a High Valuation Worth It?
By Adam Sharp on May 11, 2021
In recent months, I’ve talked a lot about how expensive some startup rounds are becoming. That doesn’t mean you should avoid every round that looks expensive at first glance. Sometimes startup investments seem expensive when they are actually more than fair. AngelList co-founder Naval Ravikant explains this concept succinctly. There’s also the Peter…
Startup Insider: The Importance of Traction
By Early Investing on October 12, 2020
As angel investors, we’re told to look for startups with traction. We’re told that startups with real revenue, customers and growth are the best startups to invest in. But when investors don’t like a startup, they find reasons to ignore traction. Some of them are good…
Startup Founders Leaning Into COVID-19 Economy
By Andy Gordon on June 24, 2020
It’s been surprisingly difficult to pigeonhole the effects of COVID-19 on startups. I’ve reached out to many startups to see how they’re doing in the current market. And much to my surprise, many founders have told me that COVID-19 is a “net positive” for their companies. None have…
Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags
By Adam Sharp on February 7, 2020
Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.
Why Startups Should Be in Every Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on December 3, 2019
We’re headed for a long-overdue recession. So it’s a great time to invest in startups.
Startup Investors: Watch Out for These Five Red Flags
By Adam Sharp on September 10, 2019
Adam Sharp lists his top five red flags to watch for when evaluating startup investments.
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.
Mailbag: Startup Growth vs. Profits, Exploring OTC Markets
By Early Investing on March 31, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Early Investing tackles growth over profits and OTC trading.
Uber and Lyft Are Bets on a Driverless Future
By Adam Sharp on March 29, 2019
Uber and Lyft are racing to make driverless tech a reality. But what’s their long-term plan?
Attainable Returns Are Something to Brag About
By Andy Gordon on March 13, 2019
Unicorns are great for bragging rights, but they’re not the only measure of success for an early investor.
Founders, Steer Clear of These 19 Mistakes
By Andy Gordon on February 20, 2019
There are a number of big mistakes founders can make. Here are Andy Gordon’s top 19.