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The new wave of startups is changing the landscape of the internet. As emerging technologies like blockchain are making their way into the mainstream, Web3 startups are becoming the future of the decentralized internet. Web3 is the next generation of the World Wide Web. It is characterized by its decentralized nature, using peer-to-peer networks and … Continued
Customers are increasingly choosing the subscription-based pricing model despite limited IT resources to meet expanding IT demands, particularly for SMBs and startups. Regardless of their size, established businesses aren’t dismissing SaaS. Instead, they’re fully embracing the as-a-service business model in order to meet a wide range of demands with flexible, contemporary solutions. As a consequence, … Continued
Getting funds for a new business is always crucial and probably one of the hardest challenges new business owners go through. Most startups seek help from seed investments and investors to help their business through its early stages. Investors usually exchange funding for an equity stake of the business, giving them partial ownership, and business … Continued
Presently, it is common practice for companies, especially startups, to issue equity compensation to attract and retain employees. However, equity compensation comes in various shapes and sizes, primarily, it comes in the form of RSUs, NSOs, and ISOs. Each of these types of equity compensation attracts a unique tax treatment and offers benefits suited to … Continued
Ever since Bitcoin was launched in 2009, every few months, we have seen headlines describing its unbelievable price rise. In the last five years, Bitcoin’s price has risen by over 1,200%! In comparison, 2024 has been a tame year for the cryptocurrency with its price rising by a little over 110%. Nevertheless, this has not … Continued
The startup marketplace by design is mostly cash-strapped, especially in its early stages. Founders start a company pooling in resources from personal savings and donations from family and friends. Beyond this, a steady injection of funds is required for the company to innovate and grow. This is when startups find angel investors. Angel Investors Startup … Continued
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Mathieu Nohet, the Founder and CEO of baCta, a Paris-based startup focused on producing biosynthetic, carbon-negative natural rubber using engineered microorganisms. The company has developed a unique manufacturing process that could reduce carbon emissions by up to 151%. Under Mathieu’s leadership, baCta has significantly progressed in developing … Continued
The process of raising enough capital is the backbone of every startup. But company founders will agree that it is easier said than done. With a limited operating period, few assets and no reputation to rely on, convincing investors, ie. venture capital firms, to fund your startup is always a challenge. Over the years, various … Continued
When a company becomes successful, investors may expect two types of yields. One is the yield that demonstrates development potential. This operational and performance-based development can be rewarding for certain types of investors. Similarly, the yields that promise the investors definite and stable income regularly make certain other groups of investors feel rewarded. These investors … Continued
According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index, 128 unicorn valuations dropped in 2023. Of these 128 unicorn companies, 42 lost their unicorn status. Half of the companies that lost their unicorn status were American. This trend has sparked fears of the overvaluation of unicorn companies, especially in the USA. Many investors are now questioning the … Continued
Assigning a valuation to early-stage startups is particularly difficult because there is little to no financial history and their products are not market-tested. Instead, these valuations are based on the early-stage startup’s potential, which can be highly speculative. As a result, they may have higher valuation multiples than better-established companies or even other startups for … Continued
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Varun Sud, the Founder and CEO of Juleo, a dating app launched in 2023 to revolutionize the online matchmaking landscape. In August 2024, Juleo raised $2.5 million in angel funding from over 180 investors. Juleo distinguishes itself by moving away from the prevalent “swipe culture” associated with … Continued
Last Updated: January, 2025 One financial valuation statistic used to compare the current market value of a company to its book value is the Price to Book Ratio (also known as Market to Book Ratio). The book value is equal to the company’s net assets and is derived from the balance sheet. In other words, … Continued
The root cause of the failure of 65% of start-ups is due to founder conflicts. Issues like executive misconduct, conflicts of interest, and mismanagement of resources are often the roots of shareholder disputes. A common flashpoint within these disputes is a financial reporting dispute, where disagreements arise over the accuracy, transparency, or interpretation of a company’s … Continued
Last Updated: 25 January, 2025 Anyone who’s been in the investment market long enough will be aware of the many valuation tools that are used. Each one considers different valuation parameters and has its merits and demerits, but none of them are used on its own. Only the best professional analysts know the right combination … Continued
Venture capitalists serve as a cornerstone of the startup ecosystem, offering not only critical funding but also invaluable guidance and mentorship to innovative and transformative startups as they scale their operations. Hence, it is an encouraging sign to see a spike in venture capital funding. In 2024, US startups raised $209 billion from venture capitalists, … Continued
In this edition of the founder spotlight series, we have a prominent figure in sustainable transportation: Michael Fernandez-Ferri – Co-Founder and Managing Director of VELA, a pioneering French company focused on 100% wind-powered maritime transport. Through VELA, Fernandez-Ferri envisions a future where shipping is faster, more cost-effective, and fundamentally aligned with ecological sustainability, thereby addressing … Continued
The rise of the startup scene, especially in areas like technology and software, has led to a boom in early-stage startup incubators. A business incubator helps new startup companies develop by providing services such as management, training, or office space. These startup incubators aid startup companies with a great idea and high potential to grow. … Continued
As we roll into 2025, we hope one of your New Year resolutions is to avoid the late filing of tax returns. If so, you are right on track to avoid late filing penalties which can be as high as 25% of your unpaid taxes. You must note that the US tax season will begin … Continued
Given that some of the most highly valued companies in the US are software companies, this sector is bound to attract investors and breed innovation. Accurate software company valuation has thus become a critical skill for investors, analysts, and business leaders. So, let us help you build an understanding of exactly how software companies are … Continued
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