Investing in Startups 101

Get a solid intro to startup investing—covering key terms, risks and benefits, and what it really means to be an angel investor.

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Welcome to the Class!

What You’ll Learn

 

Section 1: The Basics of Investing in Startups

This section includes short videos to help you understand:

  • Buying Parts of Companies

  • What are Corporations?

  • Private vs. Public Investments

  • Potential Returns and Risks

  • What Does Due Diligence Mean?


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Section 2: What are you Investing In

This section includes short videos to help you understand:

  • Startups vs. Small Businesses

  • Stages of Startups

  • Community Players

  • Valuation at Different Stages

  • Valuation Terminology


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Section 3: Creating an Investment Thesis

This section includes short videos to help you understand:

  • What is an Investment Thesis?

  • Determining your Risk Level

  • Determine your Time Horizon

  • Determine your Cheque Size (Investment Amount)


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Section 4: Investing <$10,000 - Equity Crowdfunding

This section includes short videos to help you understand:

  • Starting Small

  • Investing via a Platform

  • Equity Crowdfunding Terms

  • Due Diligence done by a Platform

  • Due Diligence Done on your Own

  • Important Documents


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Section 5: Investing >$10,000 - Angel Investing

This section includes short videos to help you understand:

  • Getting Started

  • Estimated Cheque Size

  • SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and SPVs

  • Investing on your Own

  • Due Diligence

  • Important Documents


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Section 6: Investing Directly vs. Investing via a Platform

This section includes short videos to help you understand:

  • Platform Security

  • Digital Transactions & Documents

  • Platform KYP

  • Platform Suitability/KYC

  • TFSA/RRSP Eligibility

  • How does a Platform get paid?


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