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Guides and insights on the mechanics of investing, covering models, metrics, instruments, and approaches to optimize performance.
Pitch Deck Template for Founders
Clockwork offers a comprehensive pitch deck template for founders to craft compelling narratives, helping them effectively communicate their business opportunities, attract investors, and demonstrate traction and market potential.
Common vs. Preferred Stock: Everything Investors Should Know
Understanding the distinction between common stock and preferred stock is essential. Each carries a unique set of rights, priorities, and implications that can affect outcomes across funding rounds, exits, and distributions.
How Smart Investors Streamline Due Diligence with Clockwork
Clockwork delivers a purpose-built due diligence solution tailored to the needs of sophisticated private investors, family offices, direct investors, and deal teams.
The Intangible Edge: How Fractional IP Is Unlocking a New Era of Alternatives
Fractional ownership and tokenization are transforming access to intellectual property, enabling investors to diversify portfolios and seek non-correlated returns despite valuation and regulatory challenges in this emerging asset class.
Evergreen Funds: A Gateway to Private Market Investing
Evergreen funds are innovative open-ended investment vehicles offering long-term flexibility and gradual capital deployment. They provide easier access to private markets.
Building a Strong Investment Strategy: A Framework for Long-Term Success
A strong investment strategy relies on Investment Policy, Asset Allocation, and Policies & Procedures. It ensures alignment with financial goals, risk management, and adaptability to market changes for long-term success.
Investment Red Flags: When NOT to Invest
Critical investment red flags, including unrealistic projections, leadership instability, opaque structures, and external risks.
Continuation Funds: Why GPs Are Doubling Down on Their Best Bets
Continuation funds enable private equity managers to extend the life of high-performing assets, providing liquidity solutions while aligning interests of GPs and LPs amidst evolving investment landscapes.
Mastering Due Diligence in M&A
Due diligence in M&A uncovers risks, validates fits, and ensures long-term value. Key areas include financials, legal aspects, operations, and market viability.