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The Mirage of "Dry Powder" in Venture Capital
For investors looking at venture capital funds, one metric that often gets highlighted is the amount of "dry powder" a firm has available...
May 12, 20244 min read


Understanding Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) for Investors
Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) are a type of investment contract that allows investors to purchase equity or securities of a...
May 10, 20244 min read


What are Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)?
Qualified institutional buyers, or QIBs, are sophisticated investors that are deemed to have sufficient investing experience and assets...
May 9, 20243 min read


The Power of Portfolio Investing for Early Stage VCs
For early stage venture capital firms, investing broadly across a wide range of promising startups is crucial for maximizing potential returns. The nature of early stage investing is inherently high risk, with most companies failing and only a small percentage becoming homeruns that drive outsized returns. As a result, having a diversified portfolio approach is vital to help mitigate the risks while still capturing the upside of big winners. The Importance of Quantity Over
May 8, 20244 min read


In-Kind Distributions: What Investors Need to Know
For investors holding mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), an in-kind distribution can occur when the fund is rebalancing its...
May 7, 20244 min read


VC Scout Programs: Tapping Into the Crowd for Deal Flow
For venture capital firms , finding the next big startup investment opportunity is a never-ending pursuit. With thousands of startups being founded every year, it's impossible for VC firms to comprehensively track and evaluate every potential deal themselves. This has led many leading venture firms to implement " VC scout" programs to crowdsource deal flow and leverage external networks to surface promising startups . What are VC Scout Programs? A VC scout program enlis
May 6, 20243 min read


Pricing Power: A Key Driver of Profitability for Investors to Watch
For investors evaluating potential investments, one of the most important factors to assess is a company's pricing power. Pricing power...
May 5, 20243 min read


Shrinkflation: The Sneaky Way Companies Are Cutting Costs
If you've noticed that your favorite snacks, beverages, or household products seem to be getting smaller these days, you're not imagining...
May 4, 20242 min read
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