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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.
KKR Shifts From Leveraged Buyouts to Pre-IPO Startup Investing
By Andy Gordon on May 15, 2019
Leveraged buyout king KKR is now looking into pre-IPO startup investing. It’s a smart move.
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.
News Fix: Uber IPOs and Crypto Markets Barely React to Binance Hack
By Vin Narayanan on May 11, 2019
This week, the Fix reports on Uber’s IPO, the Binance hack and medical marijuana fights in Florida.
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.
News Fix: Hemp Farmers Get Intellectual Property Protection, Bitfinex Gets in Trouble
By Vin Narayanan on April 27, 2019
This week, hemp farmers receive intellectual property protection, Beyond Meat reaches new heights and Bitfinex gets in trouble.
Mailbag: What Startup Accelerators Do and Why Consumers Leave the Marijuana Black Market
By Early Investing on April 21, 2019
The Early Investing team answers questions about what startup accelerators do and why weed users leave the black market.
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.
News Fix: TurboTax Is Taking Over, California Faces Internal Conflict
By Vin Narayanan on April 13, 2019
In the news this week, California is facing pot delivery troubles, Uber is getting ready to IPO and Congress is allowing a monopoly on tax preparation.
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.
Mailbag: The Logic Behind Lyft’s IPO, Investing in Precious Metals
By Early Investing on April 7, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Andy tackles the logic behind Lyft’s IPO and Adam talks precious metals.
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.