Investing in the Next Big Thing: How to Invest in Startups and Equity Crowdfunding like an Angel Investor
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0997111291 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 146 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Learn about crowdfunding and how to do your due diligence right! Every survey of angel investors reports that they wish they had done more due diligence before investing in a startup.Now that the SEC has finally worked out the crowdfunding provisions of the JOBS Act, you can start investing like an angel-- and this book has the toolbox.Joseph Hogue explains how crowdfunding works. He uses his years of VC analysis to help you filter out the noise to find a good pitch, research the idea and the founders, and analyze the financials. From there you'll learn how to assess the startup's opportunities . and Hogue explains how to best take advantage of them without sugar-coating the risks X2099 A clearly written "how to" manual for the next big thing in investing. The opportunities here are huge, and Hogue explains how to best take advantage of them without sugar-coating the risks. If you're nervous about the lofty valuations in the stock market, investing in startups before they go public can provide a good hedge -- but you have to know the ground rules. This primer explains equity crowdfunding in detail and shows you how to increase your chances of success.. Darren Howarter said This is more of a 'how-to' book instead of like most investing books that only cover concepts.. Startup investing book for beginners and experienced investorsI was surprised at the detail in the book, especially in the process to value a startup for investment. I've invested in stocks and bonds for decades but have never gotten into angel investing. The book is more than just an overview for new equity crowdfunding investors but a complete guide in how to evaluate startups and management.Since becoming interested in equity crowdfunding, I've looked at other analyst reports and startup investing books. None of them have come c
When equity crowdfunding became popular in 2012, I knew it held the potential to break the 80-year ban on startup investing for everyday investors. Welcome to the World of Startup Investing and Equity CrowdfundingI’ve spent nearly a decade analyzing startup investments for venture capital firms and angel investors. That’s what this book is all about, using a process I have developed over years as a venture capital analyst to avoid the risks in startup investing and find the best deals. They don’t want you stealing those 27% annual returns. I refined my proven methodology for venture capital investing and waited for the law to be changed. Consider Peter Thiel’s 2004 investment of $500,000 in Facebook as its first outside investor. But those gains in startup investing can be spectacular. These companies aren’t covered by analysts, and you won’t find a P/E value on Yahoo Finance. That a