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Practical resources and guides to simplify the private investment process. Useful tools and knowledge to empower investors.
Diligence Series: Exploring Exits
Explore exit opportunities in the venture capital industry by analyzing recent transaction landscapes, key questions, and information gathering techniques. Map the exit and investment landscape to identify potential buyers and M&A trends, providing valuable insights for investors and founders.
Diligence Series: Breaking Apart the Business Model
The Diligence Series discusses the significance of the business model in investment due diligence. It compares the business model to a car engine, highlighting the need to understand its mechanics, sustainability, and financial performance.
Diligence Series: Contextualizing the Market
Discover the essential elements of market analysis in private investing with this insightful blog post. Explore market sizing, competitive landscape assessment, and market trends and risks to gain valuable insights for evaluating investment opportunities.
Preferred Equity: An Overview
Preferred equity in early-stage financing is discussed in this blog post, covering its advantages for companies and investors, key terms, and a practical example.
Diligence Series: Meeting the Team
Learn how to assess the team behind a business venture in this blog post, exploring factors such as leadership ability, collective dynamics, and expertise to gauge their potential for success.
Diligence Series: Weighing the Value Proposition
Understanding the value proposition of a business venture is crucial before investing. This blog post guides readers in framing the problem, defining the solution, and assessing the opportunity-solution fit.
Introducing the Diligence Series: Applying a Simple Framework
Analyzing private investment opportunities requires a structured approach. This blog post presents a concise framework covering key aspects and considerations for investors and founders during the due diligence process.
Common Equity: An Overview
Common equity represents ownership in a company and entitles the holder to a share of the profits. This blog post explores the benefits and considerations of common equity for both companies and investors, including the alignment of interests, potential dilution, and unlimited upside.
Should you join an accelerator? 3 Big Questions to Ask
Key questions for founders considering an accelerator program are highlighted, including program alignment, available resources, and costs (equity or cash compensation). Proactive research and seeking feedback from other founders are crucial for making an informed decision.
Convertible Notes: An Overview
Convertible notes are investor-friendly loans to early-stage companies, offering enhanced upside and downside protection. Key terms include investment amount, maturity date, interest rate, discount, and valuation cap.