Archive: startups

In this week’s News Fix, software is taking over the startup world, J.P. Morgan unveils its own cryptocurrency and Comcast tries to connect with startups.
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This week, we’re checking in with two of our portfolio companies. HyperSciences is planning a big field test of its technology, while 20/20 GeneSystems is expanding its reach.
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Don’t Fall for Another Theranos

By Andy Gordon on February 4, 2019

There’s no excuse for investors not to do their due diligence. Especially in healthcare startups.

Employee Happiness Can Drive Startup Success

By Allison Brickell on February 4, 2019

For startups, employee happiness can have a big impact on the bottom line.
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles the top mistake founders make and what’s behind the Fed’s pausing rate hikes.

Equity Crowdfunding Is Hitting Its Stride

By Adam Sharp on February 1, 2019

Software is changing the way every business operates. It spells trouble for large, debt-laden companies that are slow to modernize their tech, but it’s a huge opportunity for startups.
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Market Volatility Could Bring Cheaper Startup Deals

By Andy Gordon on January 28, 2019

The U.S. government shutdown’s impact on startups hasn’t been as bad as you may think.
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles startups that switch portals and crypto critics who love the blockchain.
In this week’s News Fix, we’re covering crypto taxes, the need for startup lawyers and the insanity of keeping track of conflicting marijuana regulations.

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.
In this week’s Mailbag, Adam Sharp discusses what to expect when you invest in a startup and whether ethereum could replace bitcoin.
In this week’s News Fix, startup founders question the venture capital model, Rhode Island experiences FOMO and ethereum classic gets some relief after a 51% attack.

Founders Can Just Say No to VCs

By Andy Gordon on January 16, 2019

There’s no rule saying startups have to accept venture capital funding. Andy Gordon looks at three alternatives to venture capital.
In this week’s News Fix, medical marijuana support comes to Kentucky, Ethereum Classic has a rough day and companies at the Consumer Electronics Show envision a new future for the transportation industry.
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Equity Crowdfunding Deals Are Stronger Than Ever

By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2019

Adam gives an update on the recent influx of hot startup deals and explains how the market is maturing and deal quality and flow is improving.

NIMBY Slows Recreational Marijuana Growth in Michigan

By Vin Narayanan on January 5, 2019

In the first News Fix of the year, we’re addressing startup logos, recreational marijuana and Bitmain.