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DEALFLOW

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

COMPLICATED CONCEPTS

INVESTOR STORIES

How to find out about startup's retention

A Guide to Startup Valuations

Matthew Speiser

Identifying a startup's "must have"

Questions to ask on syndicate deals

Accredited Investor Guide for Angel Investors

Matthew Speiser

How to Become an Angel Investor

Matthew Speiser

Investing in AI + Robotics 🤖

Looking for signals outside of the team

How to evaluate a startup with no traction

Carry 101: A beginner’s guide

The myths around follow-on checks

Tips on Starting a Syndicate

Investing in Media Companies

The Difference Between Debt and Equity Capital

Questions to Ask During a Pitch Meeting

What to Look For When a Startup Has No Traction

Investing in Similar Companies

What's the Deal With Dilution?

Venture Capital Term Sheet: What You Need to Know

Matthew Speiser

Due Diligence 101: How to Evaluate Early-Stage Founders

Deal Flow 101: How to Accelerate Investment Velocity

Why Lead Investors Aren't Critical in Today's World

Why Data Rooms Are Important

Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

Costs of Goods Sold (COGS)

Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)

Lifetime Value (LTV)

Investment Thesis

Pro Rata Rights

What is Market Pull?

How Investors Get An Exit

How Lead Investors Can Affect Earlier Investors