Complex but Integral: An Overview of Real Estate Waterfalls
Waterfalls are an integral component of the real estate investment terminology that determines how money is distributed between the investors and the deal’s sponsors. When…
Top Pitch Deck Mistakes
Toptal Finance Expert and fundraising expert Jeffrey Fidelman compiled a list of the five most common pitch deck errors he observes the most frequently. With…
Consultant Toolbox: Frameworks for Solving Anything
If something isn’t working within a company, it can be confusing not knowing where to begin to address the issue. Objective frameworks such as funnel…
State of the Fintech Industry
Tech companies have received an influx of capital over the last few years. According to the State of Venture Capital report, 2018 was a record…
Unwrapping the Mysteries of Brand Valuation
Brand value is how much the company can sell an item at a price higher than what the supply/demand curve determines. The deal is incorporated…
How to Approach Financial Data Visualization
Seven years ago, when I joined a private investment firm, I was tasked with developing a financial model for an undeveloped project. The financial results…
Doing Business in the European Union
The European Union (EU) consists of 28 member countries that have 500 million people. The EU’s economy is worth EUR14 trillion ($15.5 trillion). Twenty-four million…
How to Develop and Speed Up Your Hiring Strategy After a Round of Funding
Although receiving funding is among the most exciting aspects for startups, it can distract from the main focus. It can take weeks or even months to…
Cap Table Explained — What is it and How to Maintain it for Investors
It is a long process to begin a business. It would be best if you had a good idea, hard work, and a lot of creativity…
How to Handle Business Rejection by Investors in 10 Steps
Did you have investors who snub your business? This is entirely normal. In a typical year in the U.S., more than six million companies are…