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How AI is Removing One of Angel Investing’s Biggest Pain Points
Market capitalization. Times revenue method. Earnings multiplier. Discounted cash flow method. Book value. Liquidation value. These might not mean much to you, however, maybe they should… All of the above are methods that investors and businesses use to calculate a... -
As Startup Valuations Drop, A Market Bottom Presents Outsized Returns
While many accept that the current trajectory of the U.S. economy could be headed toward a recession, the subject of a “market bottom” has been on people’s minds. It’s a common notion when talking about stock markets – peaks and... -
Big Tech Hiring Freeze Makes Startups the Hottest Show in Town
A couple weeks ago, we told you about how startups are creatively filling in the gaps left by employment freezes and The Fed's desire to increase unemployment.
These solutions are a great way to provide work opportunities for those who find themselves on the outside looking in.
However, the aforementioned hiring freezes also have a different impact on the startup landscape...
That's because, while the world of technology is battening the hatches in preparation for the lean economic landscape that lies ahead, the top talent those companies would have otherwise attracted needs to go somewhere.
As it turns out, that somewhere is, increasingly, late-stage startups.
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How to Evaluate a Startup’s Competitors
Buck Jordan here, and this week, I want to take a step back and talk about one of life’s most consistent features: competition. From your little league days back home to the workplace today, competition is everywhere, particularly in the... -
A Recession Won’t Recede VC Interest in These Sectors
Buck Jordan here. Let’s face it, 2022 has been a tumultuous year for a number of reasons. In the world of angel investing, we’ve seen a slowdown in IPOs, startup fundraising, and VC investing. However, as I touched on two... -
Champion Lender is Striking Gold in a Previously Untapped Market Segment
During the pandemic – when everyone was working from home – one of the hardest working parts of the economy was none other than… homes. It’s not as if the mortgage industry was ever lacking for activity. After all, in... -
1 investment, 3 distinct markets
Did you know that our first New Wave Syndicate deal – Parallel Flight Technologies – sits at the intersection of three separate, large industries? The two biggest are the industrial logistics market, which is estimated to grow to $65 billion... -
Joule Case Surpasses Critical Milestone And Launches New Raise Thanks to You
Dear reader, We have great news. Thanks to you and your trust in Joule Case, the startup has reached a monumental milestone with a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised over $1 million from 920 investors. All of that could not... -
[Deal Update] Parallel Flight Technologies Expands into Europe
Parallel Flight Technologies – our first New Wave Syndicate deal – is opening a new subsidiary overseas. The autonomous heavy-lift drone tech company shared plans to launch a European branch based in The Netherlands, establishing a presence in Europe. This... -
Applaudable, the 1000x Startup A&E Identified, Has Major News
If you have been following Applaudable and the major steam it has shown over the last 2 months, you are not surprised by the major advancements and momentum this startup has been gaining… so much so that the startup extended...