Early-stage Investing 101: Unlocking the Investor Perspective

Last updated: 10/9/2023

This content is intended for past participants of First Row’s workshops and is on an invite-only basis. If you’d like to share this content, please reach out to Yoko or Minda.

Disclaimer: This is not intended as investment advice. Please consult with your financial advisor to understand how this asset class fits into your overall portfolio.

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During this workshop, we'll cover the who and why of investing in tech startups, a framework for evaluating early-stage investments, resources to help you get started. Expect a fast pace — so we can have time for Q&A at the end.

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Key Takeaways

• Investing personal funds at the earliest stages of a company’s lifecycle is high-risk. There is a long time horizon until potential liquidity and the risk of company failure is high. Please consult with your financial advisor to understand how this asset class might fit into your overall portfolio.

• If taking a diligent approach, in addition to the potential for compelling returns, investors have the opportunity to seed innovation and founders that fits their outlook.

• For individuals, taking a portfolio-based approach to angel investing helps to understand what the right mix check sizes is right for you. Groups, syndicates and funds are great ways to bring diversification into your portfolio, while individual checks are the way to be closest to an opportunity or founder.

• During diligence, while seeking to understand categories of information (market, team, solution, GTM, etc.), an investor is trying to understand whether the set of risks in this company fit their risk profile.

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