Archive: pre-IPO

Mailbag: Early Investors Don’t Need to Worry About WeWork

By Early Investing on October 6, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses celebrity investors and the WeWork debacle’s impact on the startup investing world.
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Angel Investing Online and Offline

By Adam Sharp on September 24, 2019

Online and offline angel investing both have their benefits. Here are some differences between the two and how to figure out which method is best for you.
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Here’s a rundown of EquityZen, a startup equity matchmaker.
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Why Pre-IPO Investors Are in a Sweet Spot

By Adam Sharp on August 6, 2019

It’s a good time to be a pre-IPO investor and to invest in a multi-company fund. Here’s why.
Successful startups aren’t always a welcome addition to the public markets. Sometimes the competition is bad news for everyone.
Leveraged buyout king KKR is now looking into pre-IPO startup investing. It’s a smart move.
We’re busy traveling this week, so we’re taking the opportunity to revisit a Mailbag we published over the summer. Its insights haven’t lost their relevance. - The Early Investing Team

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.

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.
SoftBank is fond of writing big checks to fund startups. But founders should be wary. Big checks can come with big problems.
When you invest in a pre-IPO startup, you to need to wait (for now) for one of two key events to profit on your investment.