For a startup, securing funding typically involves building and leveraging a strong investor network. In fact, nearly 70% of venture capital deals come from connections in the investor’s network, according to a survey from Harvard Business Review.[1] How can founders … Continue reading
Regulation A
A common challenge that startups may endure is deciding how much capital to raise in a funding round. If it sets the bar too high, it can look greedy. If it sets the bar too low, it might not have … Continue reading
The “ABCs of Equity” can refer to the different regulations that enable startups to raise capital in the U.S. It can be important for anyone who is looking to raise capital or invest in private equity to understand these regulations. … Continue reading
When making investments, an investor may come across a funding portal or a broker-dealer platform. While both are intermediaries that allow investors to invest in startups, there are many differences in the types of investment opportunities, the standards each must … Continue reading
There are two common types of investors when it comes to investing in private companies: accredited and non-accredited investors. While both types of investors have the opportunity to invest in startups, they have clear differentiations when it comes to the … Continue reading
General solicitation for startups can be a powerful tool that allows startups to reach a wider pool of potential investors. However, not every startup that is raising capital is able to utilize general solicitation. Knowing if you can generally solicit, … Continue reading
New rules proposed by the SEC this week represent a major step forward in the Regulation Crowdfunding space. Continue reading
Between Regulation A, Regulation CF, and Regulation D, making sense of which type of equity raise may be right for your startup can overwhelming, which is why we’ve broken it down from A to D. Continue reading
