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Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including,... more +

Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, supporting charitable organizations, disaster relief, product development, artistic projects, and financing start-up companies. The passage of the JOBS Act of 2012 sought to broaden the use of crowdfunding in developing private capital for start-up companies by relaxing certain SEC investor registration requirements. less -

SEC Focused on Enforcement in the Crowdfunding Space

Troutman Pepper on 10/18/2021

Following last year’s drastic increase in the annual limits permitted for crowdfunding campaigns, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased its focus on the regulation of crowdfunding, particularly for...more

Is Crowdfunding for You?

Bowditch & Dewey on 9/6/2018

Starting a new brewery takes money. Is crowdfunding the way to raise the funds you need? Crowdfunding allows a company to raise money online without registration under securities laws. There are other exemptions from...more

Shopping for Startups – SEC Offers Additional Guidance for Intermediary Crowdfunding Portals

BCLP on 4/15/2016

I previously wrote about the new rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) allowing startups to utilize crowdfunding platforms to sell an equity stake in their business to investors in exchange for working...more

Crowdfunding Is Something Worth Explaining to Investors

Blank Rome LLP on 3/1/2016

On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new Regulation Crowdfunding to implement the requirements of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. Regulation Crowdfunding prescribes rules...more

SEC Finally Adopts Federal Crowdfunding Rules: All That Glitters May Not Be Gold

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 11/3/2015

On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), by a 3-1 vote, adopted the long-anticipated final rules permitting federal crowdfunding (“Title III Crowdfunding”), providing a potentially attractive...more

It’s Not Crowdfunding!

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 7/14/2015

Since the Regulation A+ effective date last month, a number of websites have emerged that promote “Regulation A+ crowdfunding” contributing even further to the confusion in the market regarding “crowdfunding.” ...more

Crowdfunding Alternatives–Part 3(C): Broker-Dealer Model

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 8/14/2013

We’re wrapping up the series discussion on crowdfunding because I’d like to move on to other business issues that I’ve been encountering lately (stay tuned later this week for how to limit liability in a contract), but before...more

Crowdfunding Not Quite As Open As Recent Reports May Suggest

Gray Reed on 4/3/2013

My friends in the start-up community are excited about recent headlines suggesting the SEC has greenlighted crowdfunding. Leave it to the lawyer in the crowd to suggest they temper their excitement. As lawyers, we are used...more

SEC Says Crowdfunding VC Site Not A Broker-Dealer

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 3/28/2013

Thefundersclub.com operates a really cool website. The publicly available page advertises “The best way to invest in startups. Insider access to pre-vetted startups. Low minimum investment sizes. Free membership. Join...more

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