Investing Basics
The instruments and the vocabulary: SAFEs, valuations, pro rata rights, and how to write your first check without learning it the expensive way.
Choosing a Bank for Angel Investing
Look: you're probably going to want a separate bank account for your angel investments.
How to Find Angel Investors
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…
How to Start Angel Investing
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…
Understanding Pro Rata Rights
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…
What Are Roll-Up Vehicles?
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…
What is a SAFE?
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 Agreement…
What is a Valuation?
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 estimated…