Investment Memo Template
The Clockwork Investment Memo Template aids investors and founders in clearly articulating investment theses, analyzing fundamentals, and outlining risks to enhance decision-making processes.
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Content designed for entrepreneurs navigating private markets, practical insights on fundraising, scaling, strategy, and working with investors.
The World Is Flat, and So Is the Future of VC
Innovation is decentralizing, enabling startups to thrive outside traditional hubs like Silicon Valley. Emerging regions attract talent and investment through supportive policies, fostering diverse and profitable ecosystems.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Private Markets Intelligence
Investors are exploring innovative alternatives in private markets, from tokenized assets to AI-backed investments. LATAM's VC scene, led by Brazil, sees rapid growth, notably in Uruguay. Strategic cash flow planning is vital.