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Crypto News Roundup: Bank of America Can’t Ignore Bitcoin
Much has happened in the crypto world since we spoke to you just last week! As I write this, bitcoin is trading for more than $51,000. Big banks are pushing hard to release crypto products. And the SEC is doing SEC things. Let’s take a look at the news that’s driving the markets. U.S. Bank launches crypto custody solution News:…
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Why I Will Never Invest in a Scooter Startup
I love riding scooters. They’re ubiquitous in big cities and college towns. Everywhere you walk, there they are — just waiting to be used. Electric scooters are perfect for trips that are too far to walk, but too short to drive. It requires almost no effort to ride one. And they’re convenient. You don’t have to worry about parking. Just…
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Bitcoin ETFs Are Almost Here
This week Coinbase sponsored an article in the prestigious Institutional Investor publication titled “Expect Growth in Crypto Funds and SEC-Approved ETF Soon.” Here’s an interesting excerpt from the article. …Confidence remains high among many market watchers that a crypto ETF will get regulatory approval in the U.S. in either 2021 or 2022, bolstered by the successful launch in Canada of…
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The Ideal Startup Portfolio Size
Most meetings I attend aren’t very exciting. But yesterday’s was fascinating because we discussed one of the most important questions an early investor can ask. What is the ideal number of companies for a successful startup portfolio? Many opinions were put forward. So what did we decide? That it needs further research and exploration. But there is an ideal number.…
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New Pick: Medical Robotics Company Still Leads Innovation in the Joint Replacement Space
Deal Details Startup: Monogram Orthopaedics Security type: Common stock Offering Maximum: $34.9 million Valuation: $89.9 million Price per share: $7.52 Minimum investment: $250.80 Where to invest: StartEngine Deadline: To be determined but likely in 10 to 12 weeks I first presented Monogram Orthopaedics to First Stage Investor members a little more than two years ago. The company has made such…
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The Dark Side of NFTs
A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece about how NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are the perfect viral asset. NFTs have a lot of interesting characteristics. They’re speculative, subjectively valued and community-based. You could say they’re the perfect viral asset. And because it’s art, there are far fewer regulatory concerns than many crypto projects face. There will be price crashes —…
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3 Qualities to Look for in a Startup Before You Invest
If you’re at all new to startup investing, you might feel a little overwhelmed. I know I’ve felt that way. It’s one thing to invest in the stock market. At least there, you’re investing in a public company that has years of financial data and an established presence in the market. Investing in a company that hasn’t yet reached its…
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Online Startup Investing Is the Future
One of the concerns people have about online startup investing is getting a read on founders over the internet. However, I don’t think this is a real problem. The best way to evaluate founders is to simply evaluate their business. How much progress have they made? What’s their growth rate look like? How big is the opportunity? And of course,…
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Which Platforms Have the Most Successful Deals?
Editor’s Note: At Early Investing, we research startups that are raising money on all sorts of crowdfunding platforms. Some of the most common platforms include Wefunder, Republic, StartEngine, Netcapital and SeedInvest. But with so many platforms out there, it can be overwhelming for a founder to know which platform is best for their startup. And it can be just as…
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New Pick: A Sparkling and Refreshing Take on Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Deal Details Startup: TÖST Security type: Crowd SAFE* Discount: 0% Valuation (cap): $12 million Minimum investment: $150 Where to invest: Republic Deadline: October 1, 2021 About a decade ago, a good friend asked me what makes a great food and beverage company. Here’s what I said. It’s about standing out. The vast majority of consumer packaged goods (CPG) products get…
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NFTs Have Unrealized Potential
I’ve been watching the non-fungible token (NFT) space closely over the last three months or so. And my conclusion is pretty simple. Art NFTs are here to stay — and we’re just beginning to see the potential utility for NFTs beyond artistic projects. Art NFTs are incredibly viral. Communities form around interesting — or profitable — projects incredibly quick —…
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NFT Mania: The Perfect Viral Asset
I’ve been following the non-fungible token (NFT) space closely over the last three months. NFTs are a form of digital collectible. They’re based on blockchain technology, which makes each one unique, indivisible and verifiable. NFTs have gotten a lot of attention recently. But they’ve existed for years. In 2017, the CryptoPunks NFT project was launched on the Ethereum network. There…
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How Crowdfunders Can Invest Better Than Venture Capitalists
Drake Dukes, co-founder of startup data platform Gravity, shared some interesting data recently from his analysis of 992 unicorn founders. Now for our secret sauce… Here is the FounderDNA™ of every unicorn founder (992 analyzed): 53% are Serial Founders 35% are Technical Founders 8% are Former FAANG 3% had a Prior Exit 35% have Masters Degrees 10% have Doctorate Degrees…
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New Pick: Healthy, High-Quality Snacks You Can Feel Good About
Deal Details Startup: Ayoba Security type: Crowd SAFE* Discount: 15% Valuation (cap): $7 million Minimum investment: $100 Where to invest: Republic Deadline: August 21, 2021 Note: Ayoba’s raise deadline is right around the corner, so if you’re interested in investing, make sure you get in by Saturday, August 21. Once upon a time, items such as backpacks, sandals, sunglasses, mattresses…
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Why the “Friends and Family” Round Needs to Change
I am a true believer in the American Dream — the idea that anyone, regardless of race, social class or birthplace can find success in this great country. I believe because I’ve witnessed my family’s journey. My dad immigrated to the U.S. from India 50 years ago. He had no job and only $5 in his pocket. The only thing…
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Inflation Pushes Bitcoin Higher
It was a very nice week for crypto. Bitcoin is up 9% over the last week, while ethereum is up 12.9%, according to CoinMarketCap data. Ethereum jumped on its implementation of EIP-1559, a network upgrade that burns a portion of miner fees and reduces supply. Collectible non-fungible tokens are also driving a massive surge in usage. In my view, bitcoin…