It’s commonly said that investing in private equity is riskier than other asset classes such as fixed income investments. Yet the potential reward can also be considerable, leading many high-net-worth investors to include them within their portfolio as a piece of their equity position. This…
As a business heavily involved in startup funding and investment, our team here at Bure Valley Group wanted to offer this 2020 guide comparing private equity, venture capital, angel and seed investing. It’s common for even experienced investors to get these categories confused, which can…
The modern era is one of connectivity on a gigantic scale, and this doesn’t just apply to human connections. The internet of things or ‘IoT’ is a blossoming technology that, with thanks to the proliferation of cheap computer chips and wireless networks, can allow for…
Traditional financial institutions have been operating for a long time now, and conduct their operations within a large, intricate ecosystem. This has served as a strong foundation for the emergence of fintech; an emerging industry which seeks to improve the financial sector through technology –…
Similar to other types of equity funding, seed investment operates on an ownership model; i.e. the investor offers money to a company in exchange for a stake in the business. The investment amounts at the seed stage range widely, but a good estimate is between…
Assessing the investment viability of a company which is not trading publicly isn’t usually easy. After all, large companies on a stock exchange are highly liquid and have a market value which is immediate and straightforward to access. A smaller, privately held company, however, will…
