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Track Investment Performance

How to monitor and track your startup portfolio performance on NYYU

📊Performance Tracking

How Can I Track My Startup Investments?

Monitor your portfolio performance with comprehensive tools, reports, and real-time updates on NYYU

Quick Answer

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TL;DR - Performance Monitoring

Yes, you can comprehensively track your startup investments on NYYU. While formal updates are provided annually, our platform offers year-round access to portfolio dashboards, comprehensive reports, analytics tools, milestone tracking, and financial health indicators. You'll have all the insights needed to make informed decisions about your investments.

Your Portfolio Dashboard

Access Real-Time Portfolio Insights

Your personalized portfolio dashboard provides a comprehensive view of all your startup investments:

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Portfolio Valuation

View total portfolio value, individual investment values, and valuation changes over time

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Performance Metrics

Track ROI, unrealized gains/losses, and compare performance against benchmarks

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Investment Breakdown

See allocation by industry, stage, geography, and risk profile

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Activity Feed

Real-time updates on startup announcements, funding rounds, and major events

Tracking Tools & Features

Portfolio Dashboard Features

📊 Overview Section

Your dashboard homepage displays:

  • • Total invested capital
  • • Current portfolio value
  • • Total unrealized gains/losses
  • • Number of active investments
  • • Portfolio allocation chart
📈 Performance Charts

Visualize your portfolio performance over time:

  • • Historical valuation trends
  • • Investment timeline
  • • Sector allocation breakdown
  • • Stage distribution
🎯 Quick Actions

Access key functions directly from your dashboard:

• View all investments
• Download reports
• Explore new opportunities
• Contact startups

Individual Startup Tracking

Each invested startup has a dedicated page with detailed information:

📋 Company Overview

Mission, team, product description, and current stage

💼 Investment Details

Your stake, investment date, valuation, and terms

📊 Financial Metrics

Revenue, burn rate, runway, and key performance indicators

🎯 Milestones

Progress on stated goals and upcoming objectives

📰 Updates & News

Company announcements, press releases, and achievements

💬 Investor Relations

Contact management team or ask questions

You can favorite startups to receive priority notifications about their updates and performance.

Comprehensive Reporting

📄 Annual Reports

Receive detailed annual reports including:

  • • Audited financial statements
  • • Year-over-year performance analysis
  • • Strategic achievements and setbacks
  • • Updated valuation assessments
  • • Management discussion & analysis
  • • Forward-looking projections
📊 Quarterly Updates

Many startups provide quarterly updates on:

  • • Revenue and customer growth metrics
  • • Product development milestones
  • • Hiring and team expansion
  • • Market developments
  • • Fundraising activities
💡 Custom Analytics

Generate custom reports filtered by date range, industry, stage, performance, or other criteria. Export to PDF or CSV for your records.

Stay Informed with Real-Time Alerts

Configure notifications for important events:

🔔 Company Updates
  • • Major product launches
  • • New partnership announcements
  • • Funding round completions
  • • Leadership changes
⚠️ Material Changes
  • • Pivot or business model changes
  • • Financial distress indicators
  • • Regulatory issues
  • • Litigation or legal matters
📈 Performance Triggers
  • • Valuation increases/decreases
  • • Milestone achievements
  • • Revenue targets hit
  • • Runway warnings
💬 Investor Communications
  • • Annual meeting invites
  • • Voting requests
  • • Report publications
  • • Follow-on opportunities

Key Performance Indicators

What Metrics Can You Track?

Monitor the health and progress of your investments through these KPIs:

Financial Metrics
  • • Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
  • • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
  • • Gross/Net Profit Margins
  • • Burn Rate & Runway
  • • Cash on Hand
Growth Metrics
  • • User/Customer Growth Rate
  • • Revenue Growth Rate
  • • Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
  • • Lifetime Value (LTV)
  • • LTV:CAC Ratio
Operational Metrics
  • • Team Size & Growth
  • • Product Development Progress
  • • Customer Retention Rate
  • • Net Promoter Score (NPS)
  • • Market Share

Understanding Update Frequency

Why Annual Formal Updates?

While NYYU provides continuous platform tracking, startups typically provide formal comprehensive updates annually because:

Resource Efficiency
Early-stage startups focus on growth rather than frequent investor reporting
Meaningful Data
Annual cycles provide enough time to show significant progress and trends
Financial Reporting Standards
Audited financials are typically prepared annually, not quarterly
Strategic Planning Cycles
Most startups operate on annual planning and review cycles

Between annual reports, you'll still receive important updates about material events, milestones, funding rounds, and other significant developments through the platform.

Best Practices for Monitoring

📅Regular Check-Ins

Review your portfolio dashboard monthly to stay informed about overall performance and catch any issues early.

🔍Deep Dive Quarterly

Conduct thorough reviews of each startup's progress quarterly, reading all updates and analyzing key metrics.

📊Compare Against Goals

Track startup progress against their stated milestones and projections from the original investment pitch.

💬Engage with Management

Don't hesitate to reach out with questions. Good startups value active, engaged investors.

Common Questions

Valuation Update Frequency

Startup valuations are updated when:

  • New funding round: Valuation adjusts based on the price per share in the new round
  • Annual review: NYYU may adjust valuations based on performance and market conditions
  • Material events: Major positive or negative developments may trigger valuation adjustments
  • M&A activity: Acquisition offers or mergers will update your investment value

Note that startup valuations between funding rounds are estimates. True value is only realized at an exit event (acquisition, IPO, or sale of shares).

Data Export Options

Yes, you can export:

  • Portfolio summary: PDF or CSV with all investments and current values
  • Individual investment details: Complete history and documentation
  • Transaction history: All deposits, investments, and withdrawals
  • Tax documents: Year-end summaries for tax preparation
  • Performance reports: Custom date ranges and metrics

All exports maintain your privacy and are securely delivered.

Handling Communication Gaps

If a startup fails to provide timely updates:

  1. Platform notification: We'll flag startups that miss reporting deadlines
  2. Direct outreach: NYYU contacts the startup on behalf of investors
  3. Escalation: Persistent silence triggers deeper investigation
  4. Investor protection: Material issues are disclosed to all investors

You can also contact startups directly through the platform messaging system.

Tax Reporting & Documents

NYYU provides tax-related documents:

  • Annual investment summary: For tax filing purposes
  • K-1 forms: If applicable for your investments
  • Capital gains/losses: When you sell or exit investments
  • Transaction records: Complete history for audit trails

Consult with your tax advisor for specific guidance on reporting startup investments.

Still Need Help?

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Questions About Performance Tracking?

Our team can help you navigate the portfolio dashboard, understand reports, and get the most from our tracking tools.


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