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Announcing our investment in Nexus Mutual, a people-powered alternative to insurance

Version One Ventures

Over time, capital requirements for insurance companies became quite large and most insurance companies have adopted the model of a “stock insurance company” (an insurance company that is owned by investors who have purchased company stock).

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How Blockchain Tech is Changing the Definition of Money

The Startup Magazine

Securities. Looking into the near future, it’s entirely possible that virtual forms of currency could allow for much more efficient and capital and securities markets, like the major stock exchanges. That could mean instantaneous securities trading between individuals, without the need for a structured securities exchange.

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Announcing our participation in Nexus Mutual, a people-powered alternative to insurance

Version One Ventures

Over time, capital requirements for insurance companies became quite large and most insurance companies have adopted the model of a “stock insurance company” (an insurance company that is owned by investors who have purchased company stock).

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Entrepreneur Finance Advice: Top 5 Monthly Dividend Stocks

The Startup Magazine

As opposed to other dividends that are distributed on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, monthly dividends are paid out to shareholders each month. If this type of payout interests you, read on to learn more about the top stocks that pay monthly dividends. Established in 1986, most of its production comes from the U.S., Realty Income.

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eFishery Secures $200 Million Funding, Becomes Indonesia’s First Aquaculture Unicorn

ReadWriteStart

The farmers are able to remotely monitor and control the feeding process using their smartphones, which allows the system to function by automatically distributing feed to the aquatic animals. Additionally, the system allows the farmers to do so remotely.

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Why Home Businesses Need Data Protection Plans

YoungUpstarts

Everyone involved in the business, whether it’s your uncle that does accounting, or your teenage kids that distribute surveys, needs to know how to protect your data. Conducting an inventory of data is important because it exposes security flaws and helps to organize the information in order to improve access and efficiency.

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What Are The Hallmarks of a Successful Nonprofit?

Board Effect

The factors that affect a nonprofit’s bottom line — and its ability to provide services — are particularly tough today: inflation, lackluster stock market performance, low consumer confidence, unemployment. Our secure board management software streamlines operations, enhances governance practices, and enables confident decision-making.