Investing

Dave Freedman

Jul 15, 2023

'Risk-Adjusted Return' In a Nutshell

What is RAR, who needs it, and how to calculate it By David M. Freedman. Are you earning higher returns on riskier investments? You don't...

Dave Freedman

Nov 9, 2020

Stock Analysts Are Self-serving? No Way!

Investment research analysts “study publicly traded companies and make recommendations on the securities of those companies,” according...

Dave Freedman

Oct 21, 2020

SAFE: Simple Agreement for Future Equity

What is a SAFE note? Does it benefit entrepreneurs and investors alike? By David M. Freedman Y Combinator, a well-known tech accelerator,...

Dave Freedman

Oct 21, 2020

Regulation A+ Creates ‘Mini-IPOs’

You don’t have to be wealthy or well-connected to invest in growth-stage companies. By David M. Freedman and Matthew R. Nutting The...

Dave Freedman

Oct 20, 2020

Convertible Debt Basics

Some startup and early-stage investments feature the “hybrid” security, a combination of debt & equity By David M. Freedman and Matthew...

Dave Freedman

Oct 18, 2020

LLC Basics for Angel Investors

Limited liability companies have flexible governance structures, ideal for many startups. Is that ideal for investors too? By David M....

Dave Freedman

Oct 18, 2020

A History of Crowdfunding

The Revolution in Consumer Finance and Private Capital Markets. This history includes rewards, donation, debt, and equity platforms in...