Incubator / Accelerator
A private legal entity, for profit, that supplies its portfolio companies with the following: work environment, administrative services, technological & business guidance, and legal & regulatory assistance, in exchange for equity in the company. In Israel, the Office of the Chief Scientist has a technological incubator program. The primary goal of the program is to […]
IPO
Initial public offering The first time shares of stock in a company are offered on a securities exchange or to the general public. At this point, a private company turns into a public company (and is no longer a startup).
Investor Reports
Investors in a company want to understand how their money is being put to use. A typical investor report will include P & L and budget vs actual. It will also highlight major expenditures, changes in headcount and addition of senior management or Board changes. It also highlights any major issues that the company faces.