StartEngine Review and Platform Walkthrough (VIDEO)
A complete review of the StartEngine platform for investors and startups. Compare fees, deal flow, and more, including an in-depth website walkthrough…
Category: Crowdinvesting 101
WeFunder Review and Platform Walkthrough (VIDEO)
A complete review of the WeFunder platform for investors and startups. Compare fees, deal flow, and more, including an in-depth website walkthrough.
What are Direct Public Offerings (DPOs)?
Direct Public Offerings (DPOs) are when an issuing company sells financial securities directly to investors, vs. using a third party or intermediary. …
Top 7 Methods for Valuing Startups – Valuation (Part 2)
What are the top seven methods for valuing early-stage startups? In Valuation Part 2, we cover what those seven methods are as well as some pros and c…
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…
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…