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Articles tagged: Accredited Investors

Beginner’s Guide to Venture Capital Investment and Returns

Non-investors often confuse venture capital investment with private equity, but there is a difference. Learn about VC, from access to returns.

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Crowdfunding Risks: An Argument Against Investing Through Equity Crowdfunding

The JOBS Act does not require startups to have an independent board. Coupled with poor investor education, crowdfunding risks often outweigh benefits.

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7 Critical Considerations When Selecting a Private Equity Manager

When selecting a private equity manager, what you see is very likely not what you’ll get. Consider these points before you close the deal.

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital 101

Venture capital is often tucked under the umbrella of private equity, but investors should know the key differences in private equity vs venture capital.

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90-Second Lesson: How to Raise Money for Your Start-Up

The Big Picture: Three Basic Ways to Fund a Start-up Here’s the big picture: there are three basics ways to raise money for your start-up: (1) use your own savings […]

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What is the JOBS Act: Primer for Private Company C-Suite Executives

A concise guide to each section of the JOBS Act and its effects on investors of various sizes interested in the private capital markets.

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Smart Celebrity Investors – Ashton Kutcher, Serena Williams, et al

What do Madonna and Warren Buffett have in common? They both make smart investments. Follow these 3 investing lessons from successful celebrity investors.

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Leonardo DiCaprio the Investor: Investments Stay Afloat in Spite of Choppy Waters

We know Leonardo DiCaprio the actor, but do you know his venture capitalist side? Leonardo DiCaprio’s investments don’t always sail smoothly, but his decisions when dealing with venture capital can be a guide for others following a similar course.

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Private Investment Fund Terms and Conditions: The Relationship Between GPs and LPs

The guiding principles dictating the relationship between GPs and LPs has not changed, but leverage continues to fluctuate.

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Risk-Reward Trade-Off: What 3 Venture Capital Investment Opportunities Teach Us

Three venture capital investment opportunities prove that VC offers a wide range of risks alongside potential rewards.

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