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An Investment Fund for NYC Foodies

This is going to be BIG.

I don't remember whether it was over a meal at Good Fork , Rucola , Martha , or maybe over an Ample Hills ice cream cone, but I've definitely said the words "Wouldn't it be cool if you could setup a way to invest in the growth of the food and beverage scene in Brooklyn--like, the whole thing. Maybe like a fund."

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Regenerative Finance (ReFi)

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Our investment in Kickstarter back in 2009 is an excellent example of that. Our interest in web3 which started back in 2011 was also grounded in the idea that new forms of funding are necessary to finance innovation and creative work. And that is why Regenerative Finance (aka ReFI) is so interesting to me.

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Why Has Seed Investing Declined? And What Does this Mean for the Future?

Both Sides of the Table

Seed investments are down by any measure (funds, deals, dollars) over the past 3 years in deals < $1 million AND in deals between $1–5 million. why the hell has seed financing declined so much in the past 3 years?? thus the rise of “pre seed” investing). This begs the question … Why Has Seed Investing Stagnated?

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The Very First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in is You

Both Sides of the Table

This week I wrote about obsessive and competitive founders and how this forms the basis of what I look for when I invest. I had been thinking a lot about this recently because I’m often asked the question of “what I look for in an entrepreneur when I want to invest?” I had invested in myself for years.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

As your trusted partner, we're deeply invested in your financial journey, combining our skills with a passion for nurturing growth, providing thoughtful guidance, and empowering informed decisions. Join us and let Mighty Financial be the bedrock for your burgeoning enterprise's financial management.

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Making Sense of the Stock Market Drops in Relation to Venture Financing

Both Sides of the Table

So why invest in that period of uncertainty unless it’s early-stage and thus valuation matters less. If the next 30 days stays calm then investment will pick up. So, too, investments. It will make follow-on financings much harder and people will have to consider whether or not to do inside rounds.

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What Exactly Is An Angel, and Where Do They Invest?

The Seraf Compass

For a variety of reasons, the mainstream business press is writing more about angel investing than ever. Over the last couple decades, angel investing has become a more serious form of finance. To help address some of that curiosity, I’ve asked Christopher to set the record straight and share his perspective.