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Finding Your Deal Flow in Private Investing
Discover the three ways to increase your deal flow as a private investor: personal referrals, groups and associations, and online platforms. Read More
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. Read More
What is the JOBS Act: 2019 Primer for the Private Company C-Suite Executive
A concise guide to each section of the JOBS Act and its effects on investors of various sizes interested in the private capital markets. Read More
The (Thorough) Art of Evaluating Crowdfunding Sites and Title III Offerings
Crowdfunding investments require introspection on financial and social motivations, as well as due diligence on crowdfunding sites and offering deal terms. Read More
Securities Crowdfunding: Diversification Everyone Can Enjoy
Regulation crowdfunding gives average investors more access to private securities. Determine the maximum you can invest and create your 5-year plan. Read More
The Fine Print on Investing in Venture Capital
Looking to invest in a startup? Learn about investing in venture capital, the perfect stage to invest and what to know about VC fund management fees. Read More
The Top Angel Investors and Venture Capital Fund Managers 2019
A Rankings Review Thanks to CB Insights, Mattermark and Preqin, it’s now easier to find top venture capital fund managers based on performance, fees and follow-on investments. The institutional alternative asset classes, such as Venture Capital and Private Equity, can be opaque. Nevertheless, a few FinTech firms are helping to lower costs, provide transparency and […] Read More
Lessons on Investing like an Angel
Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of an article first published on March 6th, 2014. Around the time the JOBS Act became law in 2012, some angel groups expressed concern that equity crowdfunding would hurt them on two counts. First, there was a concern that more money would chase deals, thus inflating valuations on potential […] Read More
Leonardo DiCaprio Investments Stay Afloat in Spite of Choppy Waters
Success Doesn’t Mean Smooth Sailing Besides finally picking up an Oscar for his performance in “The Revenant”and being an avid environmental philanthropist, Leonardo DiCaprio’s investments, as well as his acting, have made some waves in the world of investing. While he arguably doesn’t need the extra income, DiCaprio is active in the tech investment world, […] Read More
Justin Timberlake Investments Go Bai, Bai, Bai and Stay N’Sync
Bai, Bai, Bai Former N’Sync front man and Mickey Mouse Club kid, pop superstar Justin Timberlake is now making a name for himself in the business world. Earlier this year, Timberlake starred in a Superbowl commercial for Bai beverages. Not only is he using his famous face to endorse the product, but he was also […] Read More