Investing Basics

Look: you're probably going to want a separate bank account for your angel investments. If you’re making angel investments, your bank account isn’t just a p...

Finding the right angel investor can feel a little like matchmaking: you’re not just looking for a check, but for someone who gets your vision, fits your sta...

Angel investing can be a fascinating way to put your capital to work, support founders, and maybe even land a front-row seat to the next big thing. But if yo...

When you make your first angel investment, the term "pro rata rights" might pop up in conversations or documents. It sounds technical, but it’s actually a si...

If you’re just getting into angel investing, you might have heard the term “roll-up vehicle” (or RUV) thrown around. These are a relatively new way for indiv...

If you’re exploring startup investing, you’ll quickly run into the term SAFE. No, it’s not just about keeping your money safe: SAFE stands for Simple Agreeme...

If you spend any time around startups, you’ll hear people talk about "valuation" a lot — and for good reason. A company’s valuation is basically its estimate...