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8 factors to consider when fundraising during a downturn

TechCrunch

I have experienced two major financial disruptions in my career: the bubble burst in 2000 and the financial crisis of 2008. It is more important than ever for founders to remain calm and be strategic. Founders must consider a new timeline for the investment process. Valuations and dilution.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Founder, and former President and CEO. Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. How did you get into the accounting and finance staffing industry? Q&A with Meg Salyer. of Accel Financial Staffing.

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Alto raises $40 million to help individuals make tax-savvy investments in assets like crypto and artwork

TechCrunch

Their popularity has surged over the last decade, with the asset class growing from just over $3 trillion in 2008 to more than $10 trillion in 2019, according to data provider Preqin. . Alto announced today that it has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Advance Venture Partners , whose founder and managing partner David T.