📈 Investment strategies from Jason Calacanis and top VCs

Hey {NAME}, There are a lot of questions we see when it comes to investing in startups. - What should I invest in? - When do I see a return? - How much should I invest? There are different answers to these questions depending on each investor's situation but there’s also a few proven strategies we’re going to dive into over the next few weeks. Strategy one: invest more. Most of us have heard of the 80/20 principle - where 80% of outcomes come from 20% of the causes. In investing, that could look like 80% of returns coming from 20% of the companies. The principle is popular, but the data around investing shows an even more drastic shift in the numbers. One [study]( by the Kauffman Foundation shared that out of every 10 angel investments, just one or two on average provided 90%+ of a portfolio’s returns, kicking back roughly 10X-30X each. Others–like famous angel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Robinhood, Calm)–recommend a portfolio of at least 50 startups over a three to five year timeline. If that sounds like a tall order, look at it this way: If you invested just $100 into one company per month for the next five years, you’d have a 60-company portfolio under your belt. To read more on this investment strategy, check out today’s [blog](. If you’re ready to start adding more companies to your portfolio, today we’re featuring companies that are closing soon. It’s the last chance to invest in some of these companies! Closing Soon [Responsum Health]( creates and manages free, disease-specific apps with newsfeeds for people with chronic conditions. They have platforms for 5 different conditions including Long COVID, and are partnered with organizations such as Otsuka, Abbvie, Galapagos, The Allergan Foundation. Responsum earned $72K monthly revenue in June 2021 and is profitable. [Learn about Responsum Health]( [DREAMS AREN’T THIS GOOD.]( is on a mission to disrupt the pre-made salsa industry by making a product that's more than a snack, but an experience. It's currently retailing at 250+ locations. Dreams Aren’t This Good can be found at retailers like ShopRite, Key Food, Westside Market, Amazon and more. [Learn about DREAMS AREN’T THIS GOOD.]( [Alpine-X]( is bringing the snowpark to you! They have a leadership team with decades of relevant experience in the hospitality industry. AlpineX’s CEO and CFO both previously worked as CEO and CFO for Great Wolf Resorts, a well known chain of large indoor waterparks and resorts. Their first location, Alpine-X at Fairfax Peak, is in development and will be 200+ acres. [Learn about Alpine-X]( [Inahsi Naturals]( produces world-class products for textured, curly hair. Their products add and maintain moisture, control frizz, detangle, and improve manageability. Used on the sets of Black-ish and Coming 2 America, this hair care brand is building a global community. [Learn about Inahsi Naturals]( [We Are The New Farmers]( is a mission-driven, urban farm that creates sustainable foods from microalgae, like spirulina. They create fresh-made, locally-distributed products. They’ve already raised capital through notable angel networks and friends and family (Princeton Alumni Angels and Harvest Returns). [Learn about We Are The New Farmers]( [FreightPal]( uses technology to connect and automate freight logistics—enabling customers to compare price quotes, book, track, manage, bill and pay shipments online with all major integrated carriers. 200+ customers, including RedBull and Honda. [Learn about FreightPal]( [SoMee]( is a decentralized social media platform that allows users to earn money by posting or interacting with content. They have been featured on Bloomberg, Newsmax, and Fox Business News. SoMee has partnered or integrated with numerous platforms such as Google Cloud, Ethereum, Civic, Skrill, AWS, and more. [Learn about SoMee]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Women's History Month: Trailblazer Spotlight ✨ "The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued." - Michelle Obama Former First Lady [Michelle Obama]( is a lawyer, writer, and the wife of the 44th President, Barack Obama. She was the first Black First Lady of the United States. She hails from the South Side of Chicago, where her parents taught her the importance of commitment to family, hard work, and education. Mrs. Obama earned her Bachelor’s at Princeton and her J.D at Harvard Law. 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