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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The Top Five Benefits of Investing in Your Local Economy
Investing takes on many forms. The key is to keep a diversified portfolio, and investing in local real estate plays an important part in…
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The Evolution of Local Investing
At the end of 2020 Chapel ran a successful campaign on Vicinity’s portal to fund a multi-tenant facility in the Poe Mill area. For…
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Taxes for Investors: A Brief Guide to Forms
Are you struggling to understand what tax forms apply to your investments? Our brief guide on taxes for investors should help!
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The Case for Direct Ownership
Let’s talk some trash. No, not figuratively. Trash is an everyday part of our lives, but how much do you really think about this…
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See, Touch, Feel
Diving into financial planning resources or investment strategy tips can feel more like a personality test than a mathematical analysis. You’ll get questions like:…
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A Different Take on Value Investing
I distinctly remember the look I received from our investment advisor assigned to my company’s 401k retirement plan. It was the annual plan review.…
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Pride of Place
Pride of place. It’s one of those phrases that sounds familiar, but you’re not sure why. What place are we talking about? Are there…
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Double Duty Dollars
If you’re in the thick of raising capital, worrying about who’s running their mouth about your brand and what they’re saying might not be…
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Accredited or Sophisticated?
I recently saw someone post on social media about their momentous achievement of reaching “Accredited Investor” status. For context, that’s the financial equivalent of…
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The Collab of the Decade
This week we’ve got buildings on the brain. Private real estate investing is hardly a new arena, but the rise of Crowdinvesting has CRE…
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Booming Babies and Business Buying
The mass exodus of baby boomers from small businesses has been predicted for several years now. While the “tsunami” of boomer biz owners looking…
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Evaluating Evaluation
Today we’re going mountain climbing. What mountains you say? Well, the small ones of course! Zeb Parsons, one of our recent podcast guests left us with…
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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…