Why You Should Always Talk to Strangers as an Entrepreneur
You should always talk to strangers as an entrepreneur. Sure there is risk in doing so but the value of the conversation is likely to exceed the risk.
VC & Angel Capital
The Dark Side of Deal-by-Deal Carry
Deal-by-deal carry often yields very different returns from fund-level carry. Discover the benefits, and the downsides, of this investment vehicle.
When Things Go Bad in a Startup
When things go bad in a startup, the best response is to rationally evaluate your alternatives. Don't criticize the founders and ask for your money back.
Merging Seed Stage Companies
Here's some helpful advice on merging investments that are in the seed stage of growth.
What is a Gangway Round and How is it Used by Startups?
What is a gangway round and how is it used when funding a startup. Contributor Scott Shane explains more in this post about why this particular type of funding is important.
Making Deal Flow More Helpful
Increasing the number of venture capital opportunities by itself is not enough. What really matters is your deal flow quality.
Why Startup Investors Do Due Diligence
Startup investors need to ask the right questions to mitigate risk. Here are 5 key considerations to add to your VC due diligence checklist.
Taking the Valuation Curve Seriously
This startup valuation method offers a rough approach using the relationship between valuation and traction for early stage companies.
Why I Want an Allocation of Snap
Anything that gets super amounts of attention from kids is worth a look. Discover why you might want to plan to invest in Snapchat if it goes public.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – For Angel Investors
Turns out, the fourth quarter is when angel investors can pick up reasonable valuations and find receptive founders. Learn about supply and demand if you want to be a successful angel investor.
Is There a Series A Financing Crunch?
As the number of technology companies receiving financing rises, observers have claimed there is evidence of a Series A financing crunch. I'm not so sure.
How to Invest When Returns Follow a Power Law
Discover how the power law distributions for investments in startups has three important implications that investors need to be aware of.
