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161 "Rags to Riches" Opportunities

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Do you like a good “rags to riches” story? I hope so, because today I’ve got 161 of them for you—and thanks to some recent trends in the world of start-up investing, your story could be next.

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What's an Angel Investor?

Sunday, May 1, 2016

An Angel Investor is an individual who invests in young, start-up companies. They’re called “Angels” because, to a struggling entrepreneur in need of capital, that’s exactly what they seem to be.

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Revealed: Crowdfunding vs. Equity Crowdfunding

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Here’s how crowdfunding works in a nutshell: Let’s say an independent filmmaker wants to shoot a new movie… Or an aspiring inventor has an idea for a new product… They both need capital to get their projects off the ground—but where can they…

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Venture Capitalism in a Nutshell

Sunday, May 1, 2016

A Venture Capitalist (or, VC for short) is a professional investor that manages a venture fund. These funds are similar to Mutual Funds, but instead of investing in stocks, they invest in privately-held start-up companies.

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The JOBS Act [Video]

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Back in 2012, in an effort to create jobs, Congress passed an important bill. Officially, it was called the House of Representatives Bill H.R.

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What Are Crowdfunding Portals? [Video]

Sunday, May 1, 2016

An Equity Crowdfunding Platform is a new type of website. It plays matchmaker between entrepreneurs seeking capital for their business, and investors like you seeking ownership stakes in early-stage companies.

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