Valuation of Early-Stage Startups – Does it Matter? (Part 1)
In Part 1, we cover what is valuation, why it is important (or is it?), the valuation optimization fallacy, and how to calculate common numbers such a…
Due Diligence 101 (Part 2) – The #1 Reason Why Startups Fail and How to Screen Deals
In part 2, we get into the #1 reason why startups fail, the 5T framework for early-stage crowdfunding deal screening, and how to get your free Crowdwi…
Gut vs. Checklists – Which is Better for Startup Investment Decisions?
A contentious topic among early-stage investors is the use of an objective list of criteria (ie a checklist) vs. using gut and intuition when making i…
Due Diligence 101 (Part 1) – Overview for Crowdfunding Investors
In part 1, we cover what is due diligence for investors, why it's important, how much time to spend, and some resources to help crowdfunding investors…
Top Equity Crowdfunding Sites 2019 – Deal Flow and Capital Raised
We cover the Top 2019 Regulation Crowdfunding websites ranked based on deal flow (number of offerings) and total capital raised (dollar volume of inve…
Crowdfunding Intermediaries – Funding Portals vs. Broker-Dealers
There are two types of equity crowdfunding intermediaries - they are called funding portals and broker-dealers. Find out what the key differences are …
Equity Crowdfunding for Investors – Book Review
The book Equity Crowdfunding for Investors is still the most comprehensive, thorough, and well-researched reference as of mid 2019 for Regulation Crow…
Crowdfund Investing vs. Angel Investing – 5 Ways They Differ
Equity crowdfunding is sometimes referred to as "micro-angel investing." While it may have a lot in common with angel investing, there are also many d…
Key Differences of Rewards vs. Equity vs. Debt Crowdfunding
Equity, debt, rewards, or donation-based crowdfunding are all different ways to raise money from the crowd. Learn the differences between each type of…
Thinking in Bets – Lessons for Investors
This month, we review the book Thinking in Bets by author and former professional poker player Annie Duke. The book is all about making decisions in u…