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VC Challengers: 7 Largest U.S. Equity Crowdfunding Startups

Fintech Labs Insights

Startups looking to raise capital have more options today thanks to evolving technology, regulation and market behavior. only seeing deals that could not raise elsewhere), but now that it has matured, it’s becoming an option to other sources of early capital (eg. First Round Capital blog post. Microventures. 8 Mar 2022.

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Room To Grow: Why WeWork’s $20B Valuation Isn’t Crazy

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We’ve examined previous unicorn valuations including Dropbox , Airbnb , and Blue Apron and compared WeWork’s current and projected valuation data, using CB Insights’ Enhanced Valuation capability, against those posted by a few of its public-market counterparts. Boston Properties reportedly has 43.7

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The Top 20 Venture Capitalists

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For the third consecutive year, we worked with The New York Times to identify and rank the top 100 venture capital professionals from around the globe. Below are the detailed profiles of the Top 20 Venture Capital Partners. PROFILES OF THE TOP 20 VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNERS. Current Firm: First Round Capital (Founding Partner).

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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

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In the US, legislation emerged to forbid investment banks from prop trading, or trading with their own capital, and forcing them to keep more capital on hand. Taking a hefty fee mitigates the investment bank’s risk by insulating it from the stock’s actual performance in the market. Source: Getty. STAYING PRIVATE.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Summary: Affordable footwear retailer Aerosoles struggled to compete in an tough apparel market as it looked to balance affordability and comfort with changing fashion trends, while competing with even cheaper fast fashion chains. Date: September 2017. Category/Product(s): Footwear. Date: June 2017. Date: April 2017. Date: March 2017.

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Strategic Insight Buys BrightScope for Reported $35+ Million

Fintech Labs Insights

But RIABiz reports that the acquisition was financed by Genstar Capital and notes “outside sources peg the deal at $35 to $40 million.” ” The acquisition comes in the wake of a pair of other recent pickups for Strategic Insight – Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions. Germany, and Canada.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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Retailers are leveraging technology, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enhance operational visibility and personalize their customer service, a new necessity in fast-changing and demanding consumer market. Kohl’s can move into smaller markets where a larger store may not fit.

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