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Articles tagged: Venture Capital

The Challenges Ahead for Private Equity Investing

The attractiveness of private equity and the increase in capital funneled to it has created several challenges for those in the private equity space.

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The Term Sheet: An Overview of Investor Rights and Controls in VC Investments

The provisions of a venture capital deal, known as a term sheet, include liquidation rights, management participation and exit rights.

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Laws of Attraction: Can a Conservative Investor Love Venture Capital?

You can be a conservative investor and dabble in venture capital, despite its risks—it’s all about diversification and doing your homework.

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The Ins and Outs of a Venture Capital Investment

Learn about the three most important aspects of a venture capital deal: liquidation rights, management participation and control, and exit rights.

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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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Lessons from Shark Tank: Is Reality TV Investing the Real Deal?

Pitching to investors is nothing like it looks on reality tv, but entrepreneurs and investors can still learn lessons from Shark Tank theatrics.

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Makin’ It Rain: Successful Startups are Investible Startups

A good idea is not enough to attract investors. Does your startup have these 4 traits that successful and “invistable” startups all share?

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How Headlines About Tech Layoffs Miss the Point

It feels like layoffs in the technology sector make headlines every other day. In the past couple of weeks alone, companies ranging from Amazon to Meta and beyond have announced […]

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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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Today’s Top Seed Stage Venture Investors 

The potential of investing in the first round of a startup is raising capital can be a life-changing investment strategy.

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