Recently Published
Female-Founded Startups
Startups founded by women generally outperform the rest. So why are they under-invested in? We highlight some interesting women-led startups.
The WC – Let’s invest in Mexico
Viva la Mexico, Investable Gifts Part One – Lego, Investable Gifts Part Two – Alternate Film Posters, and Investable Gifts Part Three – Books.
The Big Deal: Invest in Acquire
This investment opportunity offers exposure to a fintech company addressing a significant pain point in the rapidly growing private and alternative investment markets.
A $20 gold coin sold for $1.44 million
Singapore’s economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in Q3, Homebuilder sentiment rose 3 points this month, Oura, the smart ring maker, hit a $5 billion valuation, and More.
The State of Fractional Investing
A few years ago, fractional investing seemed hot. But before long we saw huge cracks in the facade. This is a deep dive into fractional investing’s past, present, and future.
Altea Update: Nov 22
Last week, I asked you guys for some decks to test our new deal analysis GPT on, and you came through big time.
Bitcoin is on a rampage
Netflix’s Streaming Gamble Pays Off, CoreWeave’s Huge AI Data Deal, Marathon’s Stealthy Crypto Shift, and More.
Let’s counterfeit $1 billion worth of Armenian cognac
WTF is horse pinhooking, Is the wine industry drunk, Meanwhile, in the world of Armenian cognac, and More.
A $32.5m Rothko
US credit card debt reached $1.17 trillion in Q3 2024, 90% of metro areas saw home price gains in Q3, Wonder entered acquisition talks with Grubhub, and More.
The truth about Florida’s home insurance market
Florida has the highest home insurance rates in the US. But it’s not just due to hurricanes. The real reason will surprise you, and may provide a path to investment.
Altea Update: Nov 15
An ask from me, Deal update, New opportunities, and More.
AI Robots Watch and Learn Surgery
23andMe Slashes Workforce by 40%, Hershey Gets a Taste of Sour Strips, Crystal-Clear Microscopy for Everyone, and More.
Recently Published
The truth about Florida’s home insurance market
Florida has the highest home insurance rates in the US. But it’s not just due to hurricanes. The real reason will surprise you, and may provide a path to investment.
Can you copyright your own voice?
There’s a sea of confusion over Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI. We explain why “owning your voice” is a lot harder than you think.
The State of Venture
We look at which sectors are raising the most venture capital right now (spoiler: it’s not AI) and where investors may find overlooked opportunities.
Entertainment financing: Alternatives to film equity
Investing in films is sexy, but the chances of success aren’t great. Today we’re looking at alternative film financing strategies that can pay off even if the movie is a flop.
Let’s buy chickens
The American Consumer Can’t Prop up the Economy Anymore, What’s Next for Collectable Shareholders. The Global Collapse No One Is Talking About, and More.
Let’s Nuke AI
The AI nuclear option, Chess makes me a better investor, Introducing Books from the WC, and More.
Let’s buy some used Iranian missiles
California Forever is Never, Fundraising is hopelessly outdated, You can buy used Iranian missiles, and More.
Let’s debunk stupid economic theories
Does the Winnebago Index work, Caitlin Clark is already dominating the WNBA, SMEs are flocking to Dubai, and More.
Stadium economics: Are the subsidies worth it?
The idea of subsidizing stadiums through taxes has always been odd. But sports teams are a public good. And these subsidies fuel new investments (like our investment in a rugby team!)
Let’s import sheep testes
Caitlin Clark is Box Office, College Admissions Consulting is Big Business, The Horrific Economics of Modern Slavery, and More.
Let’s invest in catastrophes
Tequila is incredibly popular, Africa’s football stars are making the transition from rich to wealthy, The Hydrogen gold rush continues apace, and More.
Let’s move to Saudi Arabia?
Sexism is costing you money, American Migration, Nearly half of our readers would move to Saudi Arabia, Young Americans are miserable, and More.
Recently Published
Female-Founded Startups
Startups founded by women generally outperform the rest. So why are they under-invested in? We highlight some interesting women-led startups.
The WC – Let’s invest in Mexico
Viva la Mexico, Investable Gifts Part One – Lego, Investable Gifts Part Two – Alternate Film Posters, and Investable Gifts Part Three – Books.
The Big Deal: Invest in Acquire
This investment opportunity offers exposure to a fintech company addressing a significant pain point in the rapidly growing private and alternative investment markets.
A $20 gold coin sold for $1.44 million
Singapore’s economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in Q3, Homebuilder sentiment rose 3 points this month, Oura, the smart ring maker, hit a $5 billion valuation, and More.
The State of Fractional Investing
A few years ago, fractional investing seemed hot. But before long we saw huge cracks in the facade. This is a deep dive into fractional investing’s past, present, and future.
Altea Update: Nov 22
Last week, I asked you guys for some decks to test our new deal analysis GPT on, and you came through big time.
Bitcoin is on a rampage
Netflix’s Streaming Gamble Pays Off, CoreWeave’s Huge AI Data Deal, Marathon’s Stealthy Crypto Shift, and More.
Let’s counterfeit $1 billion worth of Armenian cognac
WTF is horse pinhooking, Is the wine industry drunk, Meanwhile, in the world of Armenian cognac, and More.
A $32.5m Rothko
US credit card debt reached $1.17 trillion in Q3 2024, 90% of metro areas saw home price gains in Q3, Wonder entered acquisition talks with Grubhub, and More.
Altea Update: Nov 15
An ask from me, Deal update, New opportunities, and More.
AI Robots Watch and Learn Surgery
23andMe Slashes Workforce by 40%, Hershey Gets a Taste of Sour Strips, Crystal-Clear Microscopy for Everyone, and More.
Let’s nuke the Fed
What has Trump Promised, Why it might be a good thing, What are the risks, and More.