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5 statistics that show the growth of alternative investing
5 statistics that show the growth of alternative investing
Investors have poured trillions into alternative investments in the last several years, including cryptocurrencies. And alternative asset…
Propel(x)
Oct 13, 2022
What is a Private Placement under Regulation D or Regulation A of the Securities Act, and how does…
What is a Private Placement under Regulation D or Regulation A of the Securities Act, and how does…
The rise of Alternative Investing has attracted investors looking for investment opportunities that are not publicly traded, meaning they…
Propel(x)
May 19, 2022
What is a Convertible Note and How does it work?
What is a Convertible Note and How does it work?
Speed and simplicity are key in early-stage startups, as is access to capital. Convertible notes can be a fast, straightforward way for…
Propel(x)
Mar 25, 2022
What is Convertible Preferred Stock and How Does it Work?
What is Convertible Preferred Stock and How Does it Work?
When investing in a startup, convertible preferred stock provides investors with some protection against downside risk and gives them the…
Propel(x)
Mar 16, 2022
What is a Private Placement Memorandum and how does it work?
What is a Private Placement Memorandum and how does it work?
When a company offers its shares for sale to the public in an Initial Public Offering, it must file a share prospectus with the Securities…
Propel(x)
Mar 11, 2022
What are drag-along rights and how do they affect my investments?
What are drag-along rights and how do they affect my investments?
“Drag-Along Rights” do not sound like much fun, but they are an important consideration in any investment. When negotiating the sale of a…
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Mar 4, 2022
The importance of an LLC Operating Agreement
The importance of an LLC Operating Agreement
There’s an old saying that is just as true in business and investing as it is on the sporting field:
Propel(x)
Feb 25, 2022
The Importance of Due Diligence when Investing in Startups
The Importance of Due Diligence when Investing in Startups
If you are about to buy a used car, you might ask an auto mechanic to inspect it before you hand over your hard-earned cash to make sure…
Propel(x)
Nov 22, 2021
Cap Table (Capitalization table) and what they mean when investing in startups
Cap Table (Capitalization table) and what they mean when investing in startups
When angel investing in startups, it is important to know who the owners in the company are and what they own. This is where capitalization…
Propel(x)
Aug 6, 2021
What is pro rata and why does it matter when investing in startups?
What is pro rata and why does it matter when investing in startups?
For a so-called dead language, Latin still manages to pop up frequently in the modern day, especially in the legal and financial world. The…
Propel(x)
Aug 13, 2021
Stock Dilution in Startup Investing — Good or Bad?
Stock Dilution in Startup Investing — Good or Bad?
So, you have taken the plunge and invested in a startup and received your stock. But what happens in the future when new investors come in…
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Oct 15, 2021
Anatomy of SAFE
Anatomy of SAFE
More and more startups these days are using the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (“SAFE”) option to raise funding. This agreement has not…
Propel(x)
Jun 28, 2021
Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock in Startups
Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock in Startups
In this blog post, we provide an overview of “preferred stock” and “common stock” for an investor who is considering investment…
Propel(x)
Jul 6, 2021
How to Invest in Startups — A Guide for Accredited Investors
How to Invest in Startups — A Guide for Accredited Investors
Many of us have heard incredible stories of startup founders who rode the wave of their company’s success to impressive financial returns…
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Jul 9, 2021
Liquidation preference and what it means when investing in startups
Liquidation preference and what it means when investing in startups
Angel investing in startups represents an opportunity to diversify your investment portfolio and create the potential for high returns…
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Jul 23, 2021
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and how it can lower your tax bill
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and how it can lower your tax bill
This article is for informational purposes only and must not be construed as tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor before making any…
Propel(x)
Dec 10, 2021
Investing through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
Investing through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
Investing through a SPV is one of the best ways for angel investors to get started. These days, even experienced investors, Limited…
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Jul 16, 2021
The Importance of Series Seed Rounds
The Importance of Series Seed Rounds
For a lot of investors, participating in a seed round is a positive experience for many reasons. But there are things you should know about…
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Jul 30, 2021
What is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and why does it matter when investing in startups?
What is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and why does it matter when investing in startups?
There are many things to consider when evaluating any potential investment. One of the things that is most important, and probably most…
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Aug 27, 2021
What is Series A Funding?
What is Series A Funding?
This blog post is the second in a three part series covering the different rounds of startup funding from an investor’s standpoint. The…
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Sep 3, 2021
Environmental, Social, and Governance: What is ESG and why does it matter in investing?
Environmental, Social, and Governance: What is ESG and why does it matter in investing?
Environmental, Social, and Governance. These three words genuinely have the potential to impact the world with positive change. Known as…
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Sep 17, 2021
What is a Term Sheet and how is it used in startup investing?
What is a Term Sheet and how is it used in startup investing?
Chasing investment funding can be an exciting but daunting time for a startup founder. If they have delivered a great pitch and attracted…
Propel(x)
Oct 8, 2021
MFN — Most Favored Nation clause and how it works when investing
MFN — Most Favored Nation clause and how it works when investing
Imagine you purchase a brand-new car and then discover it on sale at the same retailer at a steep discount the very next day — an MFN…
Propel(x)
Nov 30, 2021
SAFE vs. Convertible Note: What’s the difference
SAFE vs. Convertible Note: What’s the difference
Private Placements are a high-risk investment. Investors could experience a total loss of principal. In addition, private investments are…
Propel(x)
Jun 16, 2021
Will Investing Move Online as WFH takes over?
Will Investing Move Online as WFH takes over?
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we work. Most people that could do so have now transitioned to work from home. Yet, there are…
Swati Chaturvedi
Apr 17, 2020
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