Venture Guides & Articles

Venture capital funds early-stage startups in exchange for equity. Here's how VC works, what returns look like, and how retail investors can now access venture capital.

Pre-IPO investments can return 10x or go to zero. They're illiquid, hard to value, and may never have a liquidity event. Here's what to know before investing.

Equity crowdfunding lets retail investors back startups through Reg CF platforms. Venture capital is for institutional investors. Here's how they compare.

Regulation A+ allows companies to raise up to $75M from non-accredited investors with lighter disclosure requirements than a full IPO. Here's how it works.

Reg CF is the SEC framework that allows non-accredited investors to invest in startups through equity crowdfunding. Here's how the rules work and what you can invest in.

Non-accredited investors can invest up to $2,500 or 5-10% of annual income in Reg CF offerings annually, depending on their income. Here's how the limits work.

VC returns are power-law distributed — a few winners carry the portfolio. Here's what top VC funds have returned historically and what retail investors should realistically expect.

90% of startups fail. Equity crowdfunding investments are illiquid with no guaranteed exit. Here's an honest look at the risks before you invest in any startup.

Reg CF and Reg A+ are both SEC frameworks for equity crowdfunding but differ in investment limits, disclosure requirements, and who can invest. Here's the breakdown.

Pre-IPO investing lets accredited investors buy shares in private companies before they go public. Here's how it works, where to access deals, and what to watch out for.

Retail investors can now invest in startups through Reg CF platforms starting at $100. Here's how equity crowdfunding works, the risks, and how to pick deals.