The landscape of Fortune 500 companies is evolving, driven by several key market trends that reflect broader economic shifts and consumer preferences. Reports indicate that 38% of these businesses have set targets for significant sustainability initiatives by 2030, with many already achieving or aiming for carbon neutrality. In 2025, the Fortune 500 companies collectively accounted …
Looking for a complete startup accelerator list? As a startup founder, a clear understanding of accelerator programs is important for the company’s future. Some startups may bootstrap into the market or find alternative ways of scaling up. But being part of a reputed accelerator program more often than not weighs out in favor of the …
In 2025, the biotech sector is rapidly gaining momentum, following closely in the footsteps of artificial intelligence (AI), with $4.37 billion raised from 26 large rounds. Investors seem particularly interested in biotech startups leveraging AI for drug discovery. Leading the pack are Pathos AI and Truveta, both of which raised over $300 million and achieved …
Corporate restructuring can help companies streamline operations, reduce expenditure, and ultimately, create more value for investors. This is especially true for companies that expanded operations by establishing multiple entities to ensure compliance with region-specific regulatory requirements. For example, the European Union is moving to simplify its tech laws. These laws have focused on ensuring data …
Since Congress recently enhanced Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, angel investors and company owners now enjoy significant tax benefits. Under current law, investors can exclude up to 100% of startup investment earnings under Section 1202. But here’s the catch: Section 1202 benefits don’t happen automatically. They require careful planning, meticulous documentation, and strategic …
Venture capital is changing and fast. In 2024, U.S private AI investment went up to $109.1B —nearly 12x that of China’s $9.3B and around 24x that of the U.K.’s $4.5B. Generative AI has notably witnessed strong momentum, raising $33.9 billion globally in private investment. That’s an 18.7% increase from 2023. However, beneath these headline VC …
Why Some Companies Make Money Better Than Others? A construction company makes 10 10-cent profit for every dollar it owns. A biotech company loses 42 cents. This isn’t about good management versus bad management. It’s about how different types of businesses work. Some industries need massive factories and equipment to operate. Others run on laptops …
Whether you’re looking at the market for next-generation growth or reliable dividend streams, understanding how to measure value is important. By analyzing metrics such as Price/Earnings to Growth and Dividend Yield (PEGY), investors can look beyond basic ratios and identify sectors that have long-term growth opportunities. In today’s landscape, where valuation, growth, and income all …
In 1944, the US dollar became the world’s reserve currency, and steadily it became the default currency for international trade. This is why globalization and international trade helped the US economy flourish for over eight decades. However, the presently unfolding tariff tensions may end up disrupting business models across the US, especially those directly dependent …
Private companies and early-stage startups require funding, for which they need to raise capital with the help of shareholders and investors. Congress created a tax law in the United States that provides several tax incentives to people who invest in these early-stage businesses. The U.S. government passed The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, …
An emerging startup can sustain momentum only if the new hires are as driven as the existing team. Disparities in motivation can cause internal friction, disengagement, and a decline in morale. Such a work environment can considerably hinder a startup’s growth trajectory. One proven way to bridge this gap is to offer stock options in …
A lack of liquidity can kill businesses sooner than insolvency. While a business can continue operating for a while after becoming insolvent, a lack of liquidity will certainly bring operations to a screeching halt. This statement is particularly true for businesses such as banks that operate with significant leverage. Hence, in this article, we will …
Facebook has been the largest of the long-standing websites that we all know as “social networking” sites. Facebook has about 3.07 billion monthly active users on it with 10.5 billion monthly organic traffic, and has worked to increase its dominance of social media with smart acquisitions of the photo sharing platform Instagram in 2012 and …
Here’s a scenario: your star employee, who joined your startup when it was at its nascent stage, receives a life-altering tax bill exceeding $100,000. Why? Because they simply exercised their stock options after your valuation skyrocketed. This isn’t fiction – it’s the direct consequence of delaying your stock option plan. Founders who obsess over product …
Inaccurate NAVs can erode investor trust and trigger severe regulatory consequences. Consider the case of Calvert Investment Management (Calvert). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) found that, between 2008 and 2011, Calvert had incorrectly valued certain securities. As a result, performance was misreported, shareholder transactions were executed at incorrect NAVs, and Calvert collected inflated asset-based …
On 4th July 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law. The OBBB has introduced significant tax benefits for investors, including QSBS reforms and an increase in the gift and estate tax exemption limit. The OBBB also provides numerous benefits to businesses, such as enhanced R&D deductions, introduction of …
With the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring by the end of 2025, the gift and estate tax exemption limit could drop from $13.99 million to just $7 million. High net worth individuals need to accelerate their estate planning efforts by leveraging trusts to minimize tax liabilities. People often underestimate the impact …
A disruptive notion is the starting point for a startup. Not every business idea, however, becomes a reality. Some fail, while others are abandoned throughout the course. However, in order to assure that a startup concept can turn into a profitable business, an entrepreneur needs to validate it. Frequently, this validation involves monetary input from …
Trust-based estate planning remains one of the most effective tools for protecting wealth, minimizing tax liability, and transferring assets to future generations. Its success often hinges on a critical factor: accurate asset valuation. Although recent legislation has made the current federal estate and gift tax exemption of $15 million per person permanent, many families are …
Recently, OpenAI became the world’s second-most valuable startup after a $40 billion funding round, reaching a valuation of $300 billion. In 2025, we are no strangers to such headlines regarding AI startups. For instance, Safe Superintelligence reached a valuation of $32 billion without even having a product. With such strong hype surrounding the sector, keeping …
