How to Pool Money to Invest in Startups
Authors: Dunny Medina Back in 2017, after a decade of advising startups as a corporate lawyer, I wanted to invest in one. I attended angel meetings, asked my network to send me deals, and cold-called VCs asking to see their decks. At founder meetups and tech conferences, usually crawling with advisors and consultants, I introduced […]
Starting a VC Fund with your Friends
Authors: Dunny Medina & Stephanie Sung Most people have never invested in a startup, not for lack of interest or insight, but because the system was never designed for them. Three barriers stand between aspiring investors and early-stage deals: accreditation, capital, and access to deals. Any one of them is enough to keep the investing […]
Startup Investing – What if Experience Matters More Than Money?
Authors: Dunny Medina & Stephanie Sung Access to early-stage deals has always been tied to the wealth of the investor. Startups typically look for investments from angel investors and VCs, who write larger cheques and are permitted to invest in private company deals because they meet the legal definition of “Accredited Investors.” If the investor […]