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Three Ways 2023 Can Benefit Investors
By Allison Brickell on December 28, 2022
We’re just a few days away from the start of a new year. So I’m reflecting on all the things that have happened in 2022… and all the things that may happen in 2023. 2022 was a rough year for the stock, startup and crypto markets. Inflation has been brutal, which has dampened investor spirits. Many institutional and retail investors have pulled back, leaving many startups struggling for funding. Crypto plunged into a bear market and…
New Pick: Breast Cancer Screening Tech That Saves Lives
By Andy Gordon on October 20, 2022
Note: This recommendation was co-authored by KingsCrowd Investment Research Associate Inez Sanjaya. The first time I learned that mammograms were incredibly painful was the first time Cecily got one after we got married. I guess this is something mothers…
New Pick: Invest in the New Standard of Sustainable Medicine
By Andy Gordon on August 8, 2022
Our broken healthcare system has no shortage of startups trying to fix big stubborn problems. The opportunities are plentiful. That’s the upside. But the reason there is so much opportunity is that healthcare in the U.S. has been so resistant to change. And that’s the downside. …
News Fix: Cannabis Industry Reaches New Highs
By Allison Brickell on April 20, 2022
It’s April 20, which means cannabis enthusiasts around the country are celebrating what Ronald Reagan once called “probably the most dangerous drug in the United States.” Today, that remark seems pretty outdated. A full 37 states have legalized marijuana in some form (medically or recreationally). Eighteen…
New Pick: Repairing the Broken Relationship Between Pharmaceutical Companies and Patients
By Andy Gordon on December 9, 2021
Deal Details Startup: Responsum Health Security type: Crowd SAFE* Valuation (cap): $4.5 million Discount: 0% Minimum investment: $100 Where to invest: Republic Deadline: January 2, 2022…
Look Beyond Big Tech Investments
By Allison Brickell on October 13, 2021
Last Monday, Facebook experienced an outage that lasted for about six hours. Users couldn’t access Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp or OculusVR. The effects were felt across the world. Suddenly, everyone who relied on Facebook or WhatsApp for communication was left in a lurch. Even…
Envisioning a Better System for Women’s Health
By Allison Brickell on August 11, 2021
As the senior editor at both KingsCrowd and Early Investing, I do a lot of reading, editing and research on startups. At KingsCrowd, I edit dozens of analyst reports on a regular basis. These reports provide detailed analysis of…
Medtech Startups Need to Overcome Cautious Doctors
By Andy Gordon on June 9, 2021
Great technology means a great investment, right? It’s never that easy for investors interested in an early-stage tech company. And for investors like me who are enamored with the medtech startup scene, it’s even more complicated. That’s why I conducted an experiment with my primary physician last year. I wanted…
A Brighter Future Through Startups
By Andy Gordon on March 25, 2021
I’ve been thinking a lot about the “big picture” and the future recently. I guess it’s because last week I welcomed my first grandchild into the world. I want Sammy to live a happy, meaningful life. And I worry that for many of our newest humans, that’s becoming…
Amazing Growth in the Medtech and Healthcare Sector
By Andy Gordon on February 3, 2021
Usually, a sector’s growth is driven by one or two things. It could be consumer trends — like the current surge in alcoholic consumption during the pandemic. Or it could be technological advances. Think of how drones and self-driving cars will upend the delivery of goods and services. …
New Pick: Invest in Fully Staffed Pharmacies
By Andy Gordon on January 28, 2021
Deal Details Startup: ShiftPosts Deadline: Friday, January 29th, midnight Security type: Convertible note Valuation cap: $4 million Interest rate: 10% Note term: 36 months Minimum investment: $1,000 Where…
Last Chance to Invest in Disrupting CVS and Walgreens
By Andy Gordon on June 15, 2020
Time is running out to invest in NowRx. When we urged you to invest last November, it was a compelling opportunity. Since then, it’s gone from compelling to irresistible. Growth has taken off. And Friday is…
Invest in the Startup That Helps Doctors Make Better Decisions
By Andy Gordon on May 14, 2020
Deal Details Startup: Elemeno Health Security type: Crowd SAFE Discount: 0% Valuation (cap): $12 million Minimum investment: $100 Where to invest: Republic Deadline: September 16, 2020 Timing is everything — especially in investing. And the startup I’m recommending you invest in today has…
Veterans Are Ready for Medical Marijuana
By Allison Brickell on November 11, 2019
A recent survey shows a huge number of veterans are interested in medical marijuana as a treatment option. Which means the current U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs marijuana policy needs a major update.
News Fix: CBD Products Could Still Make You Fail a Drug Test
By Vin Narayanan on November 9, 2019
In the news this week: New York hemp farmers get a break, Saudi Arabia backs Travis Kalanick again and David Marcus says bitcoin isn’t a currency.
New Recommendation: Invest in the Bright, Robotic Future of Orthopedic Healthcare
By Andy Gordon on October 14, 2019
Monogram Orthopaedics is using robotic technology to create perfect-fit implants. And its team is determined to revamp orthopedic healthcare.