Insights
How founder psychology affects service company valuations
The emotional dynamics that create negotiating opportunities in professional services deals
· Ruben van Putten
The $850 million mistake: How anchoring bias destroyed a hedge fund
This isn't just another trading disaster story. This is about anchoring bias—a psychological trap so subtle that even Nobel Prize winners fall victim. And it's probably costing you money right now.
· Ruben van Putten
Why we target service companies
The behavioral and financial advantages that make service businesses ideal acquisition targets
· Ruben van Putten
The split-second bias: why information order determines who gets funded
New research reveals how information sequence in VC pitches creates gender bias. Female entrepreneurs receive only 3% of funding—here's how changing presentation order could transform investment decisions and unlock billions in missed opportunities.
· Ruben van Putten
How to build a small-cap discovery machine
Here's the exact process I've refined over 200+ small-cap analyses, including how to spot behavioral tells that institutions miss.
· Ruben van Putten
Why we focus on service companies
73% of acquisitions fail to create value. Not because of financial metrics or market conditions, but because of psychology. Human biases, emotional attachment, and flawed decision-making destroy deals before they even close.
· Ruben van Putten
Warren Buffett's Financial Analysis Framework
Warren Buffett's investment success stems from his methodical analysis of financial statements and his focus on long-term value creation.
· Ruben van Putten
From red to black: How 5 tech giants finally cracked the profit code
Remember when tech companies could burn through cash like there was no tomorrow?
· Ruben van Putten
How to master the Peter Lynch investment strategy
This week in our posts on the Kings of Capital, well-known investors providing us with valuable insights: Peter Lynch.
· Ruben van Putten
10 growth stocks with low PEG
In our search for Quality Growth companies we use various metrics. One of them is the PEG (Price Earnings to Growth) ratio, a financial metric used to evaluate the value of a stock in relation to its projected growth rate.In our search for Quality Growth companies we use various metrics.
· Ruben van Putten
Oracle of Omaha: Warren Buffet's holdings
Every week we highlight a well known investor, his investment philosophy and current holdings.
· Ruben van Putten
The art of business valuation: 3 Methods
You’re walking down Wall Street, and suddenly you have the opportunity to buy a business.
· Ruben van Putten
Quality growth in technology markets: A systematic approach
The technology sector’s unprecedented growth over the past decade has created extraordinary value but also posed a fundamental question: How can investors systematically identify companies capable of sustaining quality growth in rapidly evolving markets?
· Ruben van Putten
The real reason behind Warren Buffet selling Apple shares
Warren Buffett's latest move to sell Apple shares has drawn investors' attention worldwide.
· Ruben van Putten
15 Step investment checklist
This checklist provides a systematic approach to evaluating investment opportunities.
· Ruben van Putten
Mastering startup valuation: 8 methods explained
Checking out a pitch deck showing a hockeystick growth and projected revenue increasing from zero to 100M in a year?
· Ruben van Putten
12 tips for successful long-term investing
Essential tips for successful long-term investing that can potentially boost your return on investment.
· Ruben van Putten
How to spot a moat: Key indicators for investors
Identifying and evaluating economic moats has a significant impact on successful long-term investing. Understanding the five main sources of moats and avoiding common pitfalls in moat analysis helps to separate truly durable advantages from temporary ones.
· Ruben van Putten
Behavioral Economics: Theory and real-world applications
There's a fascinating realm where psychology meets economics, shaping the decisions we make daily.
· Ruben van Putten
Modern Portfolio Theory: imperfect rationality
Portfolio selection in irrational markets
· Ruben van Putten