Archive: startup investing

Corporate venture capital is growing like crazy. Here’s what founders and early investors need to know about it.
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Take Advantage of AngelList Funds

By Adam Sharp on January 28, 2020

There are unique fund opportunities on AngelList that can give you exposure to more than 200 top startups with a single investment. Here’s how to take advantage.

2020 Will See a Surge of Accredited Investors

By Andy Gordon on January 22, 2020

The U.S. government is still shutting too many investors out of the startup space. But it seems like things are finally starting to change.
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Startup Insider: 2020 Is the Year of the Investor

By Early Investing on January 20, 2020

In the final part of our interview with SeedInvest’s Alex Tynion, we look toward the future. Because 2020 is the year of the investor.

The Problem With Ratchet Terms

By Andy Gordon on January 15, 2020

After a slew of underperforming IPOs, investors seem more risk-averse than they used to be. And that may mean ratchet terms are on the rise.
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A Shift in Private Markets

By Adam Sharp on January 14, 2020

Since WeWork’s massive IPO failure, the startup investing landscape has started to change. Unprofitable unicorns are no longer getting a free pass.
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Startup Investing Master Class: How to Bag a Unicorn

By Early Investing on January 14, 2020

Unicorns are the ultimate prize for an early investor. Here’s how to identify and invest in them before everyone else does.

SoftBank Is No Longer Getting a Pass

By Andy Gordon on January 8, 2020

SoftBank has a history of writing big checks for flawed startups. And it doesn’t seem to have learned its lesson.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your AngelList Account

By Adam Sharp on January 7, 2020

AngelList is an incredible platform for accredited investors, and it’s only gotten better over the years. Here are some tips to get the most out of the platform.
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Startup Insider: What It’s Like in the SeedInvest Bullpen

By Early Investing on January 6, 2020

In Part 1 of our interview with SeedInvest Principal Alex Tynion, we learn how SeedInvest vets startups, how the team handles valuations and more.

Trading Too Much Hurts Returns

By Adam Sharp on January 3, 2020

Data shows investors who trade too much underperform their “buy-and-hold” peers.
The definition of “accredited investor” may be changing soon. Here’s how this could expand your investment options.
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New AngelList Report Advises Diversification

By Adam Sharp on December 17, 2019

A new report by leading accredited investor site AngelList shows that investors are wise to spread their bets out widely across as many “credible deals” as possible.

Mailbag: When to Sell and When to Hold

By Early Investing on December 13, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses when to sell shares after a startup IPOs and how to handle a failing startup investment.

How to Ignite Capital Growth in 2020 (Not Through IPOs)

By Andy Gordon on December 11, 2019

Direct listings minimize risk for startup investors and help them cash out faster. But they also come with a downside. Fortunately, that may change in 2020.
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Investing in “Firsts” Is Overrated

By Adam Sharp on December 10, 2019

New startup investors often seek out “first-to-market” companies. And being first to market can be an advantage. But it’s not a guarantee for success.