CrowdfundInsider.com shared a post this week celebrating Reg CF’s 3rd anniversary. In the post, the highlight the ups and downs of Reg CF over the last 3 years and summarize where we are today. Reg CF, the smallest crowdfunding exemption, allows an issuer to raise up to $1.07 million in a highly regulated environment. Issuers must use FINRA approved “Funding
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Guest Post By Irwin Stein, Esq. Ask a lot of people who are under 30 years of age and they will likely tell you that stockbrokers are evil charlatans who “caused” the 2008 market meltdown and the recession that followed. These young people cannot wait until all stockbrokers and other intermediaries are replaced by smartphone apps and automated systems that
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According to CrowdFundInsider.com, the SEC has issued temporary rules for companies impacted by Hurricane Michael that issued securities under Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A. The “Interim final temporary rule” issued by the SEC on October 16th, provides that an issuer subject to the reporting requirements of either Regulation Crowdfunding or Regulation A is exempt from any requirement to file specified reports or
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Earlier this month, a new association was launched to help guide the investment crowdfunding industry. The investment crowdfunding industry in the United States was launched following the signing of the JOBS Act of 2012. This bi-partisan legislation enabled online platforms to promote securities offerings and heralded a new era of Fintech and opportunity – both for smaller firms in need
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On February 6th, NIRI Orange County will host an event with two expert panels discussing “Micro Cap Funding Trends: Attracting and Retaining Investors.” Many of Orange County’s most exciting companies of the next ten years are likely to be small today but growing rapidly and looking for funding. One potential funding pool, made possible by the JOBS Act, permits companies to
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This article explores the motivations behind hybrid Reg A+ IPOs, and walks through the methodology for successful offerings. The conclusion looks towards the future with a list of recommendations to increase the likelihood that investors in Reg A+ IPOs see a return on their investment.
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In a recent interview with Crowdfund Insider, Darren Marble, CEO and founder of CrowdfundX, shared three ways that broker-dealers have improved the Reg A+ space. Marble says, “The biggest change since June, 2015, when Reg A+ first went into effect, is that traditional capital markets players such as underwriters and broker-dealers are now participating in the market and adding measurable value
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Last week, Continental AG acquired Argus Cyber Security for a reported $430 million. Argus is an automotive cyber security pioneer, helping car manufacturers, their Tier 1 suppliers and aftermarket connectivity providers protect connected cars and commercial vehicles from car-hacking. Argus raised $838,148 on crowdfunding platform OurCrowd in September of 2015 alongside co-investors Allianz, Samsung Ventures, and Magma Venture Partners. Recently, Argus raised a
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A recent post on Crowdund Insider shared four ways issuers can boost investor interest in their Reg A+ offerings. The post discusses how Blaine McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer of VIA Folio, believes issuers leveraging Reg A+ to crowdfund their business “should think differently about generating investor interest if they are to achieve their fundraising goals.” 4 Ways to Boost Investor
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