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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Our friends at KingsCrowd warn against investing in this niche travel startup.
The Early Investing team explains why politicians are dropping the ball on pot legalization and how convertible notes work.
Successful startups aren’t always a welcome addition to the public markets. Sometimes the competition is bad news for everyone.
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A look at the venture capital funnel shows how retail investors can profit where VCs can’t.
This week, the Early Investing team tackles startup investing due diligence and Fidelity’s upcoming crypto trading service.
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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.
This week, the Early Investing team explains its favorite kind of startup and the best startup investment deal terms.
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.
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One of our portfolio companies has been acquired, which is great news for investors.