CB Insights Articles

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Three "Smart Money" Investments

Historically, venture investors have focused on one primary sector: Technology. Sure, what it means to “invest in tech” has changed over time… In the 60s, for example, it meant backing the makers of silicon chips, whereas today it might mean backing drone start-ups, or artificial intelligence companies… But tech is…

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

76 Gruesome Confessions

Just before 11 p.m. on a recent Sunday evening, we were alerted to the presence of a gruesome set of written confessions. We quickly inspected them, but found no revelations of adultery, theft, or murder. No--their subject matter was of a far more unusual type: They were confessions of failure… More…

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The Strategy Used By 93% of Top Investors

93% of the best-performing professional investors share a common strategy. It’s called “The Syndicate Strategy.” Today we’re going to tell you why the pros rely on it – and show you how to join them. The “Syndicate Strategy” The Syndicate Strategy is about leveraging the wisdom – and dollars –…

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