Author

Laith Abbadi

Founder & Operating Partner, NexAgents

Laith founds and operates the companies inside the NexAgents studio and leads how the firm opens its cap table to everyday investors. He writes on venture building, retail venture capital, and the mechanics of backing private companies. Educational content only — not investment advice.

Articles by Laith Abbadi
Investing in Startups · Pillar

How to Invest in Startups (Even Without Being Rich)

A plain-English pillar guide to how to invest in startups in 2026 — the routes, minimums, risks, and first steps.

11 min read
Venture Building · Pillar

What Is a Venture Studio? How the Model Builds (and Funds) Startups

A plain-English guide to what a venture studio is, how it builds companies in-house, and how it differs from VCs, accelerators, and incubators.

10 min read
Venture Building

Democratizing Venture Capital: Why the Next Wave of Investors Won't Be VCs

How democratizing venture capital is opening startup investing to everyday people — and the trade-offs to understand first.

7 min read
Investing in Startups

How to Become a Venture Capitalist: A Step-by-Step Path

A clear, honest look at the real paths to becoming a venture capitalist, and the lower-cost ways to start investing in startups now.

8 min read