Investing in startups and small businesses 101

n recent years, private equity and venture capital have become increasingly popular ways to invest and build wealth. Unlike public companies, which are traded on stock exchanges and have to comply with a variety of regulations, private companies are not subject to the same level of scrutiny. This makes them a potentially more risky investment, but also one that can offer significantly higher returns.

​Before investing in a private company, it's important to learn the basics of how these businesses work.

​Here are the things you will learn:

​Overview of Angel Investing or investing in privately held companies

​Deal flow sourcing, deal selection, and preliminary due diligence

​Managing/Monitoring the deal; Wealth creation and Exit

----Disclaimer----

​The opinions expressed at this session are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product.  It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry.  The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

​Nothing in this session constitutes investment advice, performance data, or any recommendation that any security, portfolio of securities, investment product, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.   You should not use this session to make financial decisions and we highly recommended you seek professional advice from someone who is authorized to provide investment advice.

​Investments in securities involve the risk of loss.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.