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 …
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 …
Venture capital has always been a risky asset class. The general consensus is that 90% of startups fail, and more than 66.67% of startups do not provide positive returns to investors. These risks pushed venture capitalists to develop a valuation method that secures desirable exits. The importance of the venture capital (VC) valuation method has …
Throughout a startup’s lifecycle, its business model, cash flows, and nature of operations keep evolving. Initially, many startups focus primarily on research and development. As they grow and reach key milestones, they begin generating regular revenue, attracting investor interest, and expanding operations to include product development, customer acquisition, and marketing. By the latter stage of …
Welcome to another edition of Founder Spotlight with Boris Paskalev, the co-founder and CEO of LogicStar AI, a Swiss deep-tech startup focused on building agentic AI for autonomous application maintenance. Agentic AI is rapidly scaling, with expectations of transformative impact across business operations, decision-making, and automation in the coming decade. In the United States, the …
Understanding a company’s liquidity is crucial for evaluating its financial health and resilience, especially in times of economic uncertainty. The cash ratio, which compares a company’s most liquid assets to its short-term liabilities, provides a stringent measure of immediate solvency. Eqvista analyzes the latest cash ratio data across a wide range of industries, as compiled …
A company’s ability to address its short-term financial commitments depends on how well it manages the resources available to its immediate debts. This balance is evaluated using a financial metric that compares current assets to current liabilities. This offers insight into the firm’s liquidity and operational efficiency. Understanding this metric helps businesses anticipate potential cash …
There’s a financial adage that goes something like, “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is reality,” and more rightly so. A 2015 study shows that nearly 90% or even more startups fail, of which 29% fail due to cash crunches. Cash issues are the second most common reason for failures after the lack …
Imagine trying to price a rare artwork without knowing what similar works have sold for—every guess feels like a shot in the dark. In the fast-moving world of SaaS, where recurring revenue and growth potential are prized, entrepreneurs, startups, and investors face a similar challenge: How do you pin down what a software business is …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight we’re featuring Thomas Knox, the Co-Founder and CEO of VitVio, a company pioneering the use of artificial intelligence and computer vision to transform surgical procedures and hospital operations. Channeling his expertise in AI and computer vision, Thomas set out to transform one of healthcare’s most critical—and inefficient—arenas: the operating …
The US has been a hub for technological innovation for almost a century. Hence, investors from all over the world want to invest in US startups. Consequently, even if a startup’s cap table starts off simple, its complexity increases with each funding round. A startup may eventually introduce multi-entity ownership structures to deal with compliance …
From 2022 to 2024, the proceeds from initial public offerings (IPOs) have grown from $7.8 billion to $29.6 billion in the USA. As per Deloitte’s estimates, this momentum is expected to continue, with IPO proceeds reaching $45-$50 billion in 2025. To capitalize on this trend, you must effectively guide your organization through accounting and compliance …
International expansion is a key chapter in any organization’s story. It carries benefits such as greater geographical diversification and scaling of operations. At the same time, it is also a significant financial commitment that carries substantial risks. Given its potential impact on long-term success, such a move demands thorough evaluation and planning. While contemplating such …
Angel investors, venture capitalists, and family offices that frequently invest in high-growth businesses have an extraordinary tax-saving opportunity under Section 1202 of the IRC. Such investors can potentially exclude 100% of their gains from QSBS investments. However, as with any great opportunity, this one comes with its own challenges. Since these tax benefits are meant …
Welcome to another edition of Founder Spotlight with Hayk Tepanyan, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BlueQubit, a quantum software and algorithms company. Hayk leads the technical vision and development of BlueQubit’s platform, which aims to democratize access to quantum computing by making it user-friendly for developers and researchers.BlueQubit’s applications are particularly relevant in …
Debt, if mismanaged, has the potential to become a destabilizing force capable of bringing down even the most powerful corporations. For instance, General Motors (GM), a prestigious American automobile company, had to file for bankruptcy after its debt became unmanageable. The company could only be rescued after its debt was reduced from $170 billion to …
A business partner can be a great asset and can supplement entrepreneurs with skills and acumen to run the business. It is always a good idea to consult your partner in major decisions. This builds trust and provides synergy to your business. However, the situation is not always amicable, and you may run into disagreements …
The data highlights a thriving US startup ecosystem driven by advancements in AI, fintech, SaaS, space exploration, and biotech. Venture capital firms play a pivotal role in fueling these unicorns, while strategic partnerships amplify growth potential. For entrepreneurs or investors interested in these sectors, focusing on scalable business models and emerging technologies could yield significant …
Long ago, billion-dollar startups were scarce; they deserved their magical nickname: unicorns. Today, these powerful private companies have multiplied across the global economy, transforming from rare curiosities into formidable herds that reshape entire industries. With more than 1,550 unicorns worldwide in 2025, their distribution tells us a compelling story about where innovation thrives, how capital …
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