Private companies often lack real-time, quantitative feedback on their performance because they do not have publicly quoted share prices. This can strain stakeholder communication, as entrepreneurs must devote significant effort during periodic reviews to justify their valuation estimates. Lack of a consistent valuation history also makes it difficult to substantiate growth projections, creating additional hurdles …
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 …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we are featuring Erik Stadigh, a Finnish entrepreneur and business executive, co-founder and CEO of Lune, a venture-funded startup studio based in London. He started Lune with the goal of making every product and service climate positive by default. The company offers an API that combines detailed emissions tracking …
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 …
In this edition of founder spotlight, we feature Giuliano Amaral, co-founder and CEO of Mileto, a Brazilian HR tech startup. Mileto operates as a B2B platform connecting companies with students from Brazil’s technical high school programs, facilitating tailored internships and supporting the development of both hard and soft skills. Mileto bridges the gap between education …
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 …
Eqvista has officially joined the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) community, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing equity management and compensation practices. A Strategic Partnership for the Future The NASPP is the leading association for resources, education, and community building, advancing the careers and knowledge of professionals working with stock …
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 …
Juho Hyytiäinen is the CEO and co-founder of Way, a company dedicated to transforming commercial fleet management with advanced digital infrastructure and data-driven solutions. In an exclusive interview with Eqvista, Juho shares the inspiration behind founding Way and outlines his vision for a more connected, efficient, and sustainable transport ecosystem. Drawing upon a decade of …
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 …
In this exclusive interview for Eqvista, Nicolaus Radford, co-founder and CEO of Persona AI, shares his perspective on shaping the future of humanoid robotics in industry. With an extensive background in robotics and notable leadership at NASA and Nauticus Robotics, Nicolaus focuses on bringing advanced humanoid robots out of the lab and into real-world industrial …
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 …
David Merry started his entrepreneurial journey at 16, teaching himself to code and launching small websites that earned just enough to keep him experimenting. By 18, he’d built and sold his first company to Catena Media for enough to change his life. But instead of chasing Silicon Valley’s next unicorn, he did something different: he …
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