Founders – The Clockwork Orbit

5 minute read

Investor Toolkit

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.

June 10, 2025

7 minute read

Market Insights

The Exit Is Closed: Why Venture Capital Can’t Cash Out

The U.S. VC market faces a significant exit drought, with startups waiting to go public amidst economic uncertainty, causing a backlog and limited investor returns, but some optimism for recovery exists.

May 20, 2025

4 minute read

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May Monthly Private Market Intelligence

Private capital finds opportunities in "boring" businesses like HVAC and lawn care amidst AI hype. Mexico leads in nearshoring due to lower costs and efficiency, outperforming Canada despite tariffs.

May 7, 2025

5 minute read

Market Insights

Tariffs, Growth, and Inflation: A 100-Year Cycle Playing Out Again?

The impact of past protectionist policies, particularly the Smoot-Hawley tariff, on economic growth and global trade, offering lessons for today's investors navigating current economic challenges.

April 9, 2025

3 minute read

Private Markets Intelligence

April 25 Private Markets Intelligence

Private market dynamics show LP distributions surpassing contributions for the first time since 2015, while green investments prioritize proven technologies amid economic uncertainties, urging careful decision-making.

April 2, 2025

4 minute read

Investor Series

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: A New Path to Business Ownership and Investment

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a viable investment strategy, offering lower risks and strong returns by acquiring established businesses, appealing to a diverse range of investors.

March 25, 2025

5 minute read

Private Markets Intelligence

March 25 Private Markets Intelligence

Private Markets Intelligence – March 2025 In this article IN COLLABORATION WITH Wyatt Cavalier from Altea Email Capture…

March 11, 2025

3 minute read

Market Insights

2025 What’s Ahead

Private markets face uncertainty in 2025, but alternative investments remain in demand. From private credit to climate tech, niche opportunities abound for investors seeking long-term value amid shifting macro trends.

February 26, 2025

3 minute read

Investor Toolkit

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.

February 25, 2025

4 minute read

Market Insights

Alternative Liquidity Solutions in a Constrained IPO Market

In a constrained IPO market, M&A, private debt, and continuation vehicles are emerging as vital alternative liquidity solutions, facilitating exits and strategic financing for fund managers through evolving market dynamics.

February 24, 2025