Series A, Series huh? Primer on venture capital funding

Venture funding is not for the faint of heart, or for those in a hurry for return. Forbes says 90 percent of startups are bound for failure; venture firms aim to throw many seeds on fertile ground in hopes a few will take off and become the “unicorn” companies valued at $1 billion or more a decade or more into the future. Experts recommend only risking a small portion of your investment portfolio on startup funds. READ MORE