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Crowdfunding Disclosure Requirements Funding Portal

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 -
Bowditch & Dewey

Is Crowdfunding for You?

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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

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Regulation Crowdfunding Takes Effect

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In Depth - On May 16, 2016, the final rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with respect to Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) took effect (except for certain forms...more

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The Equity Crowdfunding Rules: What You Need to Know

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The SEC’s equity crowdfunding rules finally go into effect this month almost four years after Congress passed the JOBS Act, requiring the relaxing of certain rules on raising funds. So what does equity crowdfunding actually...more

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Overview of Regulation Crowdfunding

Regulation Crowdfunding – which becomes effective May 16, 2016 -- implements the requirements of Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. The new rules will enable individuals to invest in startup...more

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Finding Investors in a Crowd—New SEC Rules Clear the Way for Startups to Use Crowdfunding to Exchange Equity for Capital

Soon startups will be able to use crowdfunding platforms to sell an equity stake in their business to investors in exchange for working capital. However, as explained below, this new capital pathway may be of limited utility...more

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Small Business Securities Bulletin: SEC Adopts Long-Awaited Crowdfunding Rules

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A periodic bulletin keeping small businesses informed about current developments in securities law and related matters. By way of background, pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and state...more

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Two Years and Essentially As Proposed: SEC Adopts Final Crowdfunding Rules

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What is “Crowdfunding”? - Crowdfunding is a term often used to describe an evolving method of raising money from individuals through the Internet. The term is often applied to any number of different activities that are...more

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SEC Adopts New Rules for Crowdfunding Transactions

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On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an open meeting at which it adopted final rules regarding a company’s ability to offer and sell securities using crowdfunding.1 The final rules,...more

McCarter & English, LLP

SEC (Finally) Adopts New Equity Crowdfunding Rules, Promoting Increased Access to Capital and Democratization of Investment...

Late last week, the SEC adopted its final rules for equity crowdfunding under Title III of the JOBS Act. These rules, when implemented, have the promise of reducing the cost and increasing the availability of sorely needed...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

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

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Following the Wisdom of the Crowd? A Look at the SEC’s Final Crowdfunding Rules

In this alert, we provide a detailed overview of the final rules, Regulation Crowdfunding, which will be applicable to crowdfunding offerings conducted in reliance on Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Regulation Crowdfunding

On October 30, 2015, the SEC voted to adopt final rules permitting crowdfunding. Regulation Crowdfunding allows issuers to engage in securities-based crowdfunding through the internet pursuant to Section 4(a)(6) of the...more

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Financial Services Weekly News - October 2015 #2

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Regulatory Developments: FINRA Proposes Rules for Funding Portals - On Oct. 9 FINRA filed with the SEC a proposed rule change to adopt Funding Portal Rules 100 (general standards), 110 (funding portal application),...more

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Update: SEC Releases Long-Awaited Proposed Crowdfunding Rules

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In This Issue: - Requirements and Obligations Governing Crowdfunding Offerings - Regulation of Crowdfunding Portals - Additional Notable Provisions of the Proposed Rules - Next Steps - For More Information...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Crowdfunding: A New Way to Raise Capital Or A Cut-Back in Investor Protection? April 19, 2012

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“Crowdsourcing” and “crowdfunding” have become popular terms for harnessing the power of the “crowd” (that is, the general public) to solve problems. On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our...more

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