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This Week’s Best Reading
The Challenges Of Equity Crowdfunding
It may just change private investing as we know it forever. But there's a long road ahead, and the complexities of online private equity are real. WealthForge CEO Matt Dellorso breaks it all down here.
Are You Missing Out on This Investment?
You can't buy food in Apple’s App Store, which explains why a particular kind of early-stage company doesn't get a lot of attention. But as we've written about before, some of the best deals are about as far from Silicon Valley as you can get. Check it out.
Special Delivery: Next Big Start-Up Trend
Over the last 6 months investors have put over $100 million into this start-up sector. Find out why, here.
Video: The Importance of Having an Opinion
Fred Wilson sat down for an interview at Y Combinator's "Startup School" in New York last week. Since Fred has backed several multi-billion dollar companies in the last seven years, you can be sure he had wisdom to share. Drink in the wisdom here.
The Hottest Start-Up Sectors
See some of the hottest sectors in early-stage investing, right now. Several will surprise you! See what they are.
Nine Astonishing Crowdfunding Success Stories
This is a fantastic slideshow – and we’re sure Success Story #4 will shock you! View slideshow.
See Where 2013's Top Angels Are Investing Now
The Halo Report, an annual survey prepared by Silicon Valley Bank and the Angel Resource Institute, takes a look at the kinds of companies last year's "Early Investing Top 10" are placing their bets on this year. See the list.
Wisdom of the Crowd? Or Following the Herd?
Is there "wisdom in the crowd" or do we suffer from herd mentality? Deutsche Bank recently posed this question, and the data is almost as interesting as all the follow-up questions that arise. Check it out.
