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Startups Ready to Disrupt Enterprise Markets
By Andy Gordon on April 10, 2019
We’ve seen startups tackling all parts of the consumer markets. But what about the enterprise markets?
Portfolio Update: VirZOOM Scores Another Big Partner
By Andy Gordon on April 8, 2019
Andy Gordon catches up with VirZOOM to learn about its progress in partnerships and pricing.
KingsCrowd Underweight Deal: Need a Driver for Your Car?
By Chris Lustrino on April 1, 2019
Today, we’re featuring a guest piece from our friends at KingsCrowd. They’re cautioning against investing in a startup that has a very limited market.
New Recommendation: An 11X Return at Minimum to Offset Your Carbon Footprint
By Andy Gordon on March 29, 2019
The company we’re recommending is working to reverse climate change - and its interests are perfectly aligned with its investors.
Behind the Pick: Ample Foods
By Early Investing on March 21, 2019
Ample Foods’ fundraise ends next week. Here’s an inside look at why Adam Sharp believes in this company... and why you should invest.
Seven Reasons Why Startups Fail
By Andy Gordon on March 20, 2019
Startups can fail for a number of reasons. And for founders, clarity often comes late.
Behind the Pick: HyperSciences Closing Fundraise on March 22
By Early Investing on March 18, 2019
In our first-ever Behind the Pick, we take you behind the scenes to learn more about why Andy Gordon recommended HyperSciences.
Mailbag: Exploring AngelList, Weighing Seed and Series A Investments
By Early Investing on March 17, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains how AngelList works and the differences between seed and Series A companies.
Attainable Returns Are Something to Brag About
By Andy Gordon on March 13, 2019
Unicorns are great for bragging rights, but they’re not the only measure of success for an early investor.
Why Accredited Investors Get More Access to Private Deals, How to Evaluate Pot Stocks
By Early Investing on February 17, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses why accredited investors get better access to private deals and how to evaluate pot stocks.
Venture Capital Investing Surpasses Dot-Com Levels
By Allison Brickell on January 21, 2019
Venture capital spending just hit its highest level since the dot-com era, and it’s raising questions about the future of startup funding.
Mailbag: Startup Investment Expectations; Ethereum vs. Bitcoin
By Early Investing on January 20, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Adam Sharp discusses what to expect when you invest in a startup and whether ethereum could replace bitcoin.
Investing in Lean, Mean Startups
By Adam Sharp on December 13, 2018
Does investing in startups make sense today? Adam says yes and explains what to look for.
StartEngine Is Anticipating the SEC’s Next Moves
By Andy Gordon on November 19, 2018
Andy catches up with the CEO of StartEngine, one of the First Stage Investor portfolio holdings, and learns about new developments in the company.
Look for Startups That Check These Three Boxes
By Andy Gordon on November 14, 2018
I’m always on the lookout for a company that meets three key criteria. So I was excited to discover two companies that checked all the boxes.
Wunderkinds Aren’t the Only Successful Founders
By Allison Brickell on October 1, 2018
Investors, take note: Youthful enthusiasm certainly has its advantages. But it’s not everything.