Vicinity Views
News, education and insights on investing in public offerings through the Vicinity platform and private early-stage offerings with VentureSouth.
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Tips for reviewing the campaign page
Just in case you’re new to all this, (“this” meaning dropping angel investments like a boss) we thought we’d give a few tips on…
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How Small Business Raise Campaigns Work
Growing up, I always enjoyed reading Calvin and Hobbes, a comic series by Bill Watterson. There were comic strips where Calvin would ask his…
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How to raise money for your non-sexy business
Asking someone for money is rarely fun and almost never easy. But if you’re trying to grow your business then you’ll almost always reach…
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How to tell an investing expert from a non-expert
Investing can be complex. Building a smart investment strategy and risk management discipline takes work. But an investor is only deemed an expert based…
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Social Capital – What is it and why should you care?
Around here, we often say Vicinity is where financial capital meets social capital. Well, if you say something often enough, you should probably stop…
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An Adrenaline Junkie’s Guide To Analyzing Risk
Welcome to an adrenaline junkie’s guide to analyzing risk. I wouldn’t blame you if you closed your laptop immediately and walked away. But thanks…
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What do Angel investors look for in small businesses?
Angel investor. Probably the coolest title in the investing world. This moniker belongs to high net worth individuals who financially back a business, usually…
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Nomads Can’t Grow Gardens
It’s no secret. Whether we’re talking attention spans or investing strategies, we live in an age of short-sightedne… oh look! Bitcoin! Everybody wants to…
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Crowdfunding with Covid [Regulatory Update]
The investment crowdfunding industry is not losing any steam even during…well, you know… the feverish elephant in the room with a dry cough. Though…
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Unicorns & Workhorses
Did you know that drinking from the horn of a unicorn might protect you from stomach trouble, epilepsy, or poison? This mythological horned horse/goat…
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ICP, USP, and PMF: Business Acronyms for Investors
Business acronyms can frustrate new investors. Vicinity is here to help. Read this article and discover the power of ICP, USP, and PMF.
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A Modern Day Braveheart Has 5 Reasons To Buy Local
There’s nothing like the Upstate highlands. A green canopy of trees covers the Appalachian slopes like a blanket over the body of an old…
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How to Join an Angel Group and Make the Most of It: Tips for New Members
Investing in early-stage startups can be one of the most exciting ways to grow your portfolio while supporting innovation. However, for new investors, the…
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Why Angel Investments Could Be Part of Your Diversification Strategy for 2025
As we enter 2025, the investment landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for anyone looking to grow and protect their wealth.…
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The Unwritten Rules of Angel Investing
Entering the world of angel investing can feel like joining an exclusive club. There’s a lot to learn, and a lot of it isn’t…
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Angel Investor vs. Venture Capital: Key Differences and Overlaps
The world of early-stage investing can be exciting yet confusing for new investors. One of the most common questions asked by aspiring investors is:…
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October 2024 recap
The fall started busily for VentureSouth in October. We made investments, added new members, enjoyed supporting our portfolio companies in their announcements, recognized four…
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The Fun Side of Angel Investing: Unique Perks and Experiences
When most people think of angel investing, the first things that come to mind are the financial rewards and the potential for high returns.…
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Getting Started in Angel Investing: A Beginner’s Guide
Imagine being at the forefront of the next big tech breakthrough or revolutionary business idea. That’s the thrilling potential of angel investing. As a…
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Cover some basics of angel investing – via some podcast sessions
We all have different learning styles. If you can learn through listening, and you have an interest in angel investing, these are the episodes…
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Community Building: The Power of Collaborative Investing
In the dynamic world of investments, going it alone can be tough and uncertain. Now imagine transforming this solitary journey into a collective effort.…
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Meet some VentureSouth portfolio companies – via their podcast interrogations
VentureSouth invests in a wide range of companies across the Southeast. You can “meet” a sampling of VentureSouth “portfolio companies” via their episodes on…
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The Future of Early-Stage Investing: Trends and Predictions
The landscape of early-stage investing is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. Investors and entrepreneurs alike are witnessing the emergence of new investing trends and…
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How do we close the “capital gap” in South Carolina?
If you are interested in helping to close the “capital gap” in South Carolina, here are several ideas (in no particular order) of things…