Surprising States with the Most Venture Funding Post-Pandemic
Rural states saw massive jumps in venture capital investment from 2020 to 2022 When the Covid-19 Pandemic came to America in March 2020, analysts had dire predictions for the investing landscape.
Crowdfunding Statistics for 2021
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How To Set Up a Self-Directed IRA in Five Steps
Many people choose traditional and Roth IRAs over a self-directed IRA (SDIRA). However, knowledgeable investors may be missing out on investment opportunities in nonstandard sectors like real estate, private equity, crowdfunding, and cryptocurrency. A self-directed IRA opens up these possibilities.
How to Become a Venture Capitalist
Becoming a venture capitalist is no easy feat. In fact, you’re more likely to be drafted into Major League Baseball than you are to become a venture capitalist — but Major Leaguers don’t count the odds and we bet you don’t either.
Liquidity Ratio: Definition & Overview
Liquidity ratios are used to measure the financial health of a business. These metrics are used by banks and creditors to determine loan eligibility, and by investors to decide if the company is a safe investment. The liquidity ratio helps the company itself determine if they have too little capital or have a surplus of capital that can be put to use.
What is an Angel Investor? Definition and Overview
Angel investors invest in both mature companies and start-ups alike. A recent study shows that the average business that seeks out angel investors is 6 years old. Companies seek out angels because it allows them to connect with public investors while remaining a privately-held company.
If you’re in the market to invest in stocks you might be weighing the options of buying stock with a stockbroker, through a brokerage account, or purchasing directly from a company itself.
Blank Check Company (SPAC): Definition & Purpose
Blank check companies, or special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), have been on the rise over the past 15 months as an alternative to taking a company public. So what are they and what’s all the fuss about?
How to Invest in Pre-IPOs & How They Work
“Getting in on the ground floor” is the dream of just about every investor who has heard of the fortunes amassed by early investors in Apple and Amazon. Because of that, the average retail investor shows a keen interest in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
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