In part 1 of our 3-part blog series on analyzing customer transaction data, we identified 5 types of customer transaction analytics to gather and understand prior to raising capital. For part 2, we’ve taken a real company that has fundraised via our Intelligent Capital Market (ICM) to showcase an actual customer transaction analysis to help…
Category: Insights
Reinventing the Financial Exchange for the Private Markets
When you think of a financial exchange, you probably think of NASDAQ or ICE Group. I bet you don’t, however, think about Goldman Sachs or alternative asset managers like Blackstone. But the way I see it, investment banks and asset managers are the exchanges of the private markets. Investors give them capital and they turn…
How to Choose Between Venture Debt Financing, Equity for Growing your Business
Choosing between venture debt financing and equity capital for a growing company can be a difficult balancing act. Both options have tradeoffs that make choosing the “right” option a very personal choice for your business. To explore these tradeoffs, let’s look at the example of Grab, a transportation and finance business based in Singapore, that focused…
3 truths and 1 lie about SPACs
As companies seek alternatives to the often lengthy IPO process, SPACs have skyrocketed in popularity.
Why you should take on debt to stop dilution
Imagine an exciting space dominated by two major companies, each growing and developing at about the same pace.
Data-driven investing: fixing fundraising inequality
When it comes to fundraising for startups, inequality is a massive problem. Investors have traditionally held a narrow view on what a viable investment looks like. Data-driven investing tools enable investors to invest more wisely.