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.
Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuations: How to Calculate Each
There is a surprisingly large number of business finance terms that are prepended with the “pre-” flag: “pre-seed”, “pre-IPO”, “pre-revenue” and, you guessed it, “pre-money valuation.”
Common Stock vs. Preferred Stock: Understand The Differences
All corporations, whether public or private, have shares of stock. Each share carries a price, whether established by the market (investors) or approximated by the company itself (pre-money valuation), that when combined, represent 100% of the company’s equity.
How to Find Private Investors For Small Business
Even if you’ve never started a company before, you’re likely aware of how expensive business ventures can be. You hear about companies X, Y, and Z raising round after round of financing without even a semblance of profit.
11 Business Pitch Tips from Fundraising Experts
A business pitch will need to be a unique recipe but you should leverage these fundamental ingredients used by the masters within your fundraising pitch & deck.
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.
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