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Articles tagged: Venture Capital

How Investible Startups Attract Investors

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

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Justin Timberlake’s Investments Go Bai, Bai, Bai and Stay N’Sync

It’s almost like Justin Timberlake’s investments can’t go wrong — except when they do. The former N’Sync frontman and Mickey Mouse Club kid pop superstar made a name for himself […]

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Evaluating Deal Terms in Crowdfunding Investments Part 1: Straight Equity

Angel investing, in this case through crowdfunding platforms, involves at least one step that you don’t normally undertake when investing in public securities: evaluating deal terms. For most investors, crowdfunding […]

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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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Can Higher Interest Rates Increase Inflation?

We’ve been having an ongoing discussion about commonly cited reasons inflation has become a global phenomenon since 2021. These factors range from the lasting impact of the pandemic to domestic […]

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Beware Venture Capital Unicorns- Risks Look Greater than Potential Rewards

The number of venture capital-backed unicorns has more than tripled in the last three years. However, investing in unicorns seems to yield more risks than rewards. Therefore, it’s imperative to know how to accurately value companies.

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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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Why International Startups are Attracting U.S. Venture Capitalists

International startups are attracting more venture capital each year, suggesting an opportunity for U.S. venture capitalists to invest abroad.

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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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The First Mover Advantage? Or Disadvantage? Why the Early Bird Doesn’t Always Catch the Worm

Pebble was once a promising leader in smartwatches until Apple entered the market. Pebble teaches early investors a lesson in the first mover disadvantage. 

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