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Crowdfunding Disclosure Requirements Startups

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 -
Mintz Edge

Crowdfunding Considerations For Early Stage Companies

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) amended and expanded its capital raising rules for Regulation Crowdfunding (“Regulation CF”) in November 2020, effective in March 2021, to increase the amount that a company...more

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

Financial Industry Developments - SEC Publishes Compliance and Disclosure Guidance for Regulation Crowdfunding - On April 5, 2017, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

A Window into Trump’s SEC?

Insights into an SEC composed of Trump appointees can be gleaned from Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling’s (R-TX) opening statements at a committee hearing on SEC oversight, with testimony by outgoing SEC...more

McDermott Will & Emery

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

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

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 - JOBS Act

It’s Not Crowdfunding!

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Update on Timeline for SEC Rulemaking to Implement the JOBS Act and Dodd-Frank Act

In recent weeks, the SEC has given notice of matters that SEC Commissioners will consider at an open meeting on August 22, 2012, including: - general solicitation rulemaking required by Title II of the JOBS Act ...more

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