Investment Instruments

An exploration of real estate investment avenues, including direct purchases, REITs, private equity funds, and crowdfunding platforms. Ideal for those getting started and exploring investment opportunities.

Preferred equity in early-stage financing is discussed in this blog post, covering its advantages for companies and investors, key terms, and a practical example.

Common equity represents ownership in a company and entitles the holder to a share of the profits. This blog post explores the benefits and considerations of common equity for both companies and investors, including the alignment of interests, potential dilution, and unlimited upside.

Convertible notes are investor-friendly loans to early-stage companies, offering enhanced upside and downside protection. Key terms include investment amount, maturity date, interest rate, discount, and valuation cap.

SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) are popular fundraising tools for early-stage startups, offering a standardized and straightforward way to raise capital. They provide flexibility for founders and low legal costs for investors, making them ideal for pre-revenue or early-revenue businesses.