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What Hedge Fund Panic Looks Like
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Saturday, November 21, 2015 6:06 PM EDT
Hedge funds are not only about to post their 7th consecutive year of S&P 500 underperformance, but the entire "2 and 20 model" is in greater jeopardy than ever.
In this article: VRX
Two Ways Venture Capitalists Burn IPO Investors
Article By:
David Trainer
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Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:01 AM EDT
Most investors are unaware of how VCs use public markets to rake in huge pay days while also shifting risk out of their portfolios onto unsuspecting IPO investors.
IAngels Records Second Exit
Article By:
Shelly Hod Moyal
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Monday, November 16, 2015 7:11 AM EDT
Co-investment crowdfunding platform iAngels, revealed that portfolio company Flayvr, operating as My Roll, was acquired by security software giant AVG Technologies.
In this article: AVG
GenSight Biologics IPO
Equity Crowdfunding Gets The Green Light From SEC
Article By:
ValueWalk
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Sunday, November 1, 2015 5:13 AM EDT
Until now equity crowdfunding was only legal for accredited investors, or those who met required levels of assets and income, but now thanks to the provided by the Jump-Start Act individual investors now have the same rights as the big boys.
Political Venture Capital
Article By:
Paradigm Press
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Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:00 AM EDT
If you have any interest in politics, you’ve likely read the front page, above-the-fold article in The New York Times about how just 158 families account for half of all funds collected by presidential candidates thus far.
What Keeps Founders Up At Night
Article By:
Andrew Gordon
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 2:37 PM EDT
Something I ask most startup founders is… What keeps you up at night? One of the more common responses: running out of money.
When Venture Capitalists Are Heroes And Bankers Are Zeroes
Article By:
Cullen Roche
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Monday, October 19, 2015 5:11 AM EDT
It’s fashionable these days to hate on bankers. And at the same time it’s glamorous to be a venture capitalist. Which is weird because these businesses are extremely similar.
The Death Of Hopium
Article By:
Adam Taggart
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015 4:09 AM EDT
Tech Bubble 3.0 is in the process of bursting.
Legal Marijuana Startups Continue Booming
Article By:
Adam Sharp
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Friday, October 2, 2015 7:18 PM EDT
The trend we’re on leads to total legalization in the next five to 10 years. Now is a time to put your investor cap on. The marijuana brands that are built today will be the industry giants of tomorrow.
How To Choose The Right Crowdfunding Platform
Article By:
Shelly Hod Moyal
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Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:02 AM EDT
Today, equity crowdfunding is redefining the possibilities of investing and fundraising worldwide, as it opens up private markets to an ocean of new investors for the first time.
Finally, A Cure For Shoddy Healthcare
Article By:
Andrew Gordon
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Friday, September 25, 2015 6:13 PM EDT
The health insurance industry is a fertile area for startups. Is there anyone who believes that it doesn’t need fixing?
Many of these businesses have gone on to do highly successful IPOs. Others have been bought out.
Pension Plans, Valuation And Venture Capital
Article By:
Susan Mangiero
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Thursday, September 24, 2015 4:00 AM EDT
What is missing from the various analyses about unicorns and jumbo valuations of private companies overall is a discussion about the potentially adverse impact on institutional investors.
Why The Stock Market Affects Startup Valuations
Article By:
Adam Sharp
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 6:26 PM EDT
In the startup world, valuations are starting to come down a bit.New companies raising money today are being valued at lower prices than just a few months ago.So, why are valuations for new startups dropping?
Bridgewater Explains Risk Parity… Again
Article By:
ValueWalk
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Friday, September 18, 2015 7:40 PM EDT
In Bridgewater Associates' second research note on risk parity in the month of September alone, Ray Dalio and his crew felt the need to explain the concept once again following a 4.2 percent August loss using the strategy, which also fell in July.
What Bubble? Are Giant Startups Really An Indicator Of A Bubble?
Article By:
Andrew Gordon
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Friday, September 18, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
We’ve heard lots of talk of a bubble recently. Of course, nervous talk of a bubble is one indication that we’re not in a bubble.The sheer excitement of a hot bubbly market precludes such nervous talk, you see.