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Our Top Reads of 2018

By Allison Brickell on December 27, 2018

We’re looking back at our favorite First Stage Investor reads of 2018. Topics include crypto, cannabis and startups.

Best of 2018: Startups

By Allison Brickell on December 26, 2018

We’re looking back at our favorite Early Investing reads of 2018. Today, we’re focused on startups.
In this week’s News Fix, the list of companies that might go public in 2019 grows, Juul pays insane dividends and politicians take steps toward sensible crypto regulations.

Mailbag: Demystifying Security Tokens, IPO Strategy

By Early Investing on December 16, 2018

In this week’s mailbag, the Early Investing team is covering security tokens and the IPO landscape.

News Fix: Robinhood Keeps Besting the Banks

By Vin Narayanan on December 15, 2018

In this week’s News Fix, we’re seeing Robinhood drive banks crazy, late-stage startups plan their IPOs and more.
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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.

American Companies Are Getting Old

By Allison Brickell on November 19, 2018

The typical American company is getting a lot older. And investment strategies may have something to do with it.

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.
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The New and Much Cooler 1%

By Andy Gordon on November 12, 2018

Things are only going to get worse for 99% of investors in the public markets. The good news is things are only getting better for you, the 1% who have embraced crowdfunding.
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Why Did We Recommend a Huge Pot Stock?

By Adam Sharp on November 8, 2018

At first glance, Canopy Growth Corporation seems out of place in our portfolio of startups and cryptocurrencies. But it’s there for good reason.

Q&A: Make Sure You Avoid These Investment Mistakes

By Early Investing on November 4, 2018

Some investing mistakes are worse than others. Adam Sharp talks about how to avoid making the absolute worst ones in pre-IPO startups and cryptocurrencies.

Startups Are Ready for Private Equity Crowdfunding

By Vin Narayanan on November 3, 2018

The founders of startup companies are ready to hop off the venture capital train and try private equity crowdfunding. But there’s one thing holding them back.

Startups to the Rescue

By Allison Brickell on October 29, 2018

Global warming has become a massive problem. But startups can tackle it in ways that might just save the planet.
The Early Investing team tackles questions about startup investment tracking and bitcoin investing in a 401(k) account.

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.

Equity vs. Tokens? When Investors Need Both

By Andy Gordon on September 26, 2018

Even when shares of companies that ICO rise, their native coins tend to rise faster. As early investors, we deserve a piece of that upside.