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Q2 2022: PIUS’ Quarterly Recap
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By Joe Agiato / July 21, 2022

Q2 2022: PIUS’ Quarterly Recap

PIUS had a record year in 2021, and we have hit several new benchmarks in the second quarter of 2022…

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How to Make a Successful Technology Pivot 
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By Julie Markoski / July 12, 2022

How to Make a Successful Technology Pivot 

In PIUS’ analysis of growth-stage technology companies, a surprisingly common thread we see is how frequently a pivot can drive…

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When Should a Growing Technology Company Seek Debt Financing?
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By Amelia Erickson / June 27, 2022

When Should a Growing Technology Company Seek Debt Financing?

In many growth-stage technology companies, the question about when to raise equity or seek debt financing can raise many questions…

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Valuing High-Growth Technology Firms
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By John Elmore / May 18, 2022

Valuing High-Growth Technology Firms

Wide-ranging valuation opinions are commonplace for dynamic young companies. Understanding how valuation analysts account for these challenges can help to…

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Types of Intangible Assets
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By Amelia Erickson / May 9, 2022

Types of Intangible Assets

With the rise of technology companies beginning in the 1990’s, businesses look less and less “traditional,” with intangible assets overtaking tangible assets…

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5 Things We Examine in a Technology Assessment 
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By Julie Markoski / April 12, 2022

5 Things We Examine in a Technology Assessment 

When evaluating a company’s intellectual property, we consider credit, technology, and other intangible value. These are five areas we typically…

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Q1 2022: PIUS’ First Quarter Recap
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By Joe Agiato / April 4, 2022

Q1 2022: PIUS’ First Quarter Recap

PIUS experienced a year of growth in 2021, and if the first few months of 2022 are any indication, we…

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Knowing Your Worth: The Rise of Non-Traditional Banking & Leveraging IP Assets
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By Joe Agiato / January 10, 2022

Knowing Your Worth: The Rise of Non-Traditional Banking & Leveraging IP Assets

As we move into the new year, entrepreneurs face tough times ahead, as finance experts are increasingly reporting that the historically…

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2021: PIUS’ Year in Review
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By Joe Agiato / December 17, 2021

2021: PIUS’ Year in Review

As we close out 2021 and look forward to all 2022 has in store, the team at PIUS is grateful…

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Financing Options for Unsponsored Companies: Venture Debt vs. Insured Technology Financing
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By Joe Agiato and Amelia Erickson / December 6, 2021

Financing Options for Unsponsored Companies: Venture Debt vs. Insured Technology Financing

This post is the third in a three-part series. Read Part 1: Background and Choices and Part 2: Bank Loans vs. Insured Technology…

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