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Why We’re Looking for More Series A Startup Investments
By Andy Gordon on September 16, 2019
The First Stage Investor team is on the lookout for more Series A companies to recommend. And we’re also keeping an eye on escalating valuations.
Mailbag: Silicon Valley Isn’t the Only Place to Find Startup Investments
By Early Investing on September 15, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team talks Silicon Valley investments and equity crowdfunding portals.
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.
Startup Insider: StartEngine CEO Howard Marks on Helping Everyday Investors Access Startups
By Early Investing on September 9, 2019
The equity crowdfunding market isn’t quite reaching its full potential. In this interview, StartEngine CEO Howard Marks explains to the First Stage Investor team how he’s trying to solve that problem.
Mailbag: Don’t Take This Wall Street Investing Maxim as Gospel
By Early Investing on September 8, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explores investing in new sectors and understanding why the Fed is lowering interest rates.
How Many Startup Investments Are Enough?
By Adam Sharp on September 3, 2019
Peter Thiel is one of the best startup investors of all time. But he’s wrong about one important aspect of startup investing.
Startup Insider: The State of Equity Crowdfunding, Feat. MicroVentures CEO Bill Clark
By Early Investing on August 26, 2019
Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan chat with MicroVentures CEO Bill Clark about the state of equity crowdfunding. Learn how startup deal flow has changed, the signs of a potentially bad startup investment and more.
Mailbag: How to Tell if Your Startup Is Flourishing
By Early Investing on August 25, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team addresses the first thing it notices about a promising startup and how to tell if a startup investment is flourishing.
What the Past 28 Years Have Taught Us About Disruption
By Vin Narayanan on August 21, 2019
In the middle of a lucrative basketball career in 1991, Shelly Pennefather left society to become a cloistered nun. A lot has changed since then. And if we could explain the past 28 years to her, we’d tell her it was a time of disruption.
How to Get Into a Top-Notch Investment Syndicate
By Adam Sharp on August 20, 2019
Here’s what angel investors need to know about Jason’s Syndicate.
Mailbag: Three Essential Questions to Ask Startup Founders
By Early Investing on August 18, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team provides the first three questions they always ask founders and describes how to transfer ownership of startup shares.
Startup Investing 101: Time Frame, Liquidity and Portfolio Construction
By Vin Narayanan on August 12, 2019
The First Stage Investor team is reviewing startup investing basics to get new investors up to speed. First up are time frame, liquidity and portfolio construction.
20/20 GeneSystems Is on the Verge of a Big Upswing
By Andy Gordon on July 29, 2019
20/20 GeneSystems is expanding its marketing efforts and is on the verge of major revenue growth.
Mailbag: Building Up Your Alternative Investments
By Early Investing on July 28, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team summarizes its investment thesis and explains how it’s possible to evaluate startups in just five minutes.
Three Risks Every Successful Startup Must Take
By Andy Gordon on July 24, 2019
To find successful startup investments, you need to seek out companies taking thoughtful risks. Here are the three biggest risks startups have to take if they want to make it big.
Mailbag: Why You Should Steer Clear of Crypto Trading Bots
By Early Investing on July 14, 2019
This week’s Mailbag tackles the dangers of crypto trading bots and the most challenging sector for startup investing.