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Magic Instruments Update and Handling Failure
By Andy Gordon on July 1, 2019
Startup investors need to invest in as many startups as possible, especially when dealing with failure.
Mailbag: Don’t Confuse Angel Investing and Equity Crowdfunding
By Early Investing on June 30, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses why altcoins haven’t been outperforming bitcoin lately and the difference between equity crowdfunding and angel investing.
Mailbag: Crowdfunding Success Stories, Crypto Wallet Tips
By Early Investing on June 16, 2019
The Early Investing team talks crypto wallet tips and crowdfunding success stories.
Invest in a Bootstrapping Startup With Good Taste
By Adam Sharp on June 10, 2019
Taste is a bootstrapping startup that offers TV and movie recommendations using sophisticated algorithms and machine learning. Here’s why we like it.
Mailbag: Tron Won’t Change Warren Buffett’s Mind on Crypto
By Early Investing on June 9, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team explains the upside of crowd SAFEs and the potential impact of Tron founder Justin Sun’s lunch with Warren Buffett.
Mailbag: Thoughtful Investing Can Break the Rules
By Early Investing on May 26, 2019
The Early Investing team explains what a REIT is and what happens if startup investors break SEC rules.
KingsCrowd Underweight Deal: Is This Group Travel Startup a “Lucky Find” for Investors?
By Chris Lustrino on May 20, 2019
Our friends at KingsCrowd warn against investing in this niche travel startup.
Mailbag: Explaining Convertible Notes and Cowardly Politicians
By Early Investing on May 19, 2019
The Early Investing team explains why politicians are dropping the ball on pot legalization and how convertible notes work.
The Transition From Private to Public Markets Isn’t Always Pretty
By Andy Gordon on May 17, 2019
Successful startups aren’t always a welcome addition to the public markets. Sometimes the competition is bad news for everyone.
How Retail Investors Can Use the Venture Capital Funnel
By Andy Gordon on May 13, 2019
A look at the venture capital funnel shows how retail investors can profit where VCs can’t.
Mailbag: Vetting Startups and Preparing for Fidelity’s Crypto Trading Service
By Early Investing on May 12, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team tackles startup investing due diligence and Fidelity’s upcoming crypto trading service.
Everytable Expands Beyond the Kitchen
By Andy Gordon on May 6, 2019
Everytable is expanding its vision... and it’s looking to replace a workplace staple.
Mailbag: The Best Startup Investment Deal Terms and the Best Kind of Startup
By Early Investing on May 5, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team explains its favorite kind of startup and the best startup investment deal terms.
Mailbag: How to Avoid Startup Investing Mistakes, Why the Government Doesn’t Get Crypto
By Early Investing on April 28, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team tells readers how to avoid common startup investing mistakes and why the government doesn’t really “get” crypto.
Uber’s Got Hypergrowth and Growing Pains
By Allison Brickell on April 22, 2019
Uber has released its S-1 form, so we’re digging into some of the numbers.
Court Innovations Acquired; Investors to Receive Half Cash and Half Stock
By Adam Sharp on April 18, 2019
One of our portfolio companies has been acquired, which is great news for investors.