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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 -

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

MAS Clarifies Regulatory Position on Digital Token Offerings in Singapore

Morgan Lewis on 10/3/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore indicates that various forms of crowdfunding involving the use of digital tokens likely will be regulated if the digital tokens constitute products regulated under the Securities and...more

SEC Amends Forms and Rules for JOBS Act, Adopts Indexed EGC Definition

Goodwin on 4/7/2017

The SEC has adopted a number of amendments to its forms and rules to reflect changes that resulted from the JOBS Act. The amendments will affect all public companies, including EGCs, as follows: All Domestic Public...more

SEC Releases White Paper on Crowdfunding

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 3/14/2017

On February 28, 2017, the SEC released a white paper analyzing crowdfunded offerings during the first six months following the effective date of Regulation Crowdfunding (May 16, 2016). The white paper noted that crowdfunding...more

U.S. Securities-Based Crowdfunding

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 3/1/2017

Acting Chair Piwowar made remarks at the the Dialogue on Crowdfunding hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Institutions at New York University. In his remarks,...more

Securities Crowdfunding in the U.S.

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 2/10/2017

On February 28, 2017, the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) and New York University’s Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Institutions will host a dialogue on Securities Crowdfunding in the U.S. The...more

Regulation Crowdfunding: A Six-Month Update

Mintz Edge on 12/28/2016

It has been almost seven months since issuers across the country began raising money through Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”), which went into effect on May 16, 2016. In the six months since Reg CF went into effect, 160...more

TechConnect - Your Law Firm Link to Industry News - December 2016

Mintz on 12/23/2016

Letter from the Editors - Dear Readers, Our client, Benji Cohen, was running an Energy Markets Division at Macquarie when he had a lightbulb moment. Everywhere he looked valuation models were being put together in...more

FINRA Action Against Crowdfunding Platform

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 12/19/2016

On November 2, 2016, FINRA terminated the FINRA registration for UFP, LLC (“UFP”), making UFP the first crowdfunding portal to be expelled from FINRA. UFP ran an online funding portal, uFundingPortal.com, where it acted as...more

Minnesota’s First Crowdfunding Portal Approved, But The Question Remains: Will Anyone Actually Use It?

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 11/23/2016

On November 9, 2016, the Minnesota Department of Commerce approved the first crowdfunding portal operator, VentureNear.com, under the crowdfunding legislation known as MNvest. As soon as the portal is populated with...more

Effectiveness Dates Set for Amended Rule 147, New Rule 147A, Amended Rule 504 and Repeal of Rule 505

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 11/22/2016

On October 26, 2016, the SEC adopted final rules (1) amending Rule 147 and Rule 504 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), (2) establishing a new Securities Act exemption designated Rule 147A,...more

SEC Hosts Panel Discussion on Online Marketplace Lending and Crowdfunding in First Ever SEC Fintech Forum

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 11/15/2016

On November 14, 2016, the SEC hosted a panel discussion entitled the “Impact of Recent Innovation in Capital Formation,” as part of its public forum on financial technology (Fintech) innovation held in Washington, D.C., and...more

SEC Eases Rules on Intrastate Crowdfunding

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 10/31/2016

On October 26 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously adopted new and amended rules aimed at making it easier for companies to raise money from investors through intrastate and small offerings....more

SEC Adopts Final Rules Regarding Intrastate and Regional Offerings - Updated

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 10/28/2016

On October 26, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final rules regarding intrastate and regional offerings, which largely follow the SEC’s proposed rules issued on October 30, 2015. The final...more

SEC Adopts Final Rules Regarding Intrastate and Regional Offerings

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 10/26/2016

On October 26, 2016 at an open meeting, the SEC adopted final rules regarding intrastate and regional offerings, which closely follow the SEC’s proposed rules issued on October 30, 2015. The final rules amend Securities Act...more

Direct-to-Consumer Equity Offerings: Are Loyal Customers Happy Shareholders?

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/7/2016

“Direct-to-consumer” offerings enable companies to raise capital directly from their customers, with or without the use of underwriters or other financial intermediaries. Direct-to-consumer offerings have garnered attention...more

Secondary Trading in Regulation A+ Securities; $4.4 Million Committed by Investors Under Regulation Crowdfunding

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 7/20/2016

In connection with the SEC meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies, the SEC posted a presentation which deals in part on secondary trading of Regulation A+ securities. Among other things, it includes...more

The SEC Promulgates Long Awaited Rules on Investor Regulation Crowdfunding

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 6/9/2016

Most of us are generally familiar with the concept of crowdfunding – the practice of a group of unrelated people financing a product with modest amounts of money online. Many recent crowdfunding efforts have involved...more

SEC Issues C&DIs and Small Entity Compliance Guides for Crowdfunding

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 5/26/2016

On May 13, 2016, the SEC issued new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (“C&DIs”) on Rules 100 (Crowdfunding Exemption and Requirements), 201 (Disclosure Requirements), 204 (Advertising) and 205 (Promoter Compensation)...more

Financial Services Weekly News - May 2016 #3

Goodwin on 5/19/2016

Regulatory Developments - SEC Publishes Small Entity Compliance Guide for Crowdfunding - On May 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a small entity compliance guide for companies wishing to...more

NASAA Releases Proposed Model Rule for Crowdfunded Offerings

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 5/19/2016

On May 16, 2016, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released for public comment its proposed model rule and uniform notice filing form for crowdfunded offerings. ...more

New Crowdfunding Rules Present Challenges and Opportunity

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 5/17/2016

On May 16th, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s long-awaited rules known as “Regulation Crowdfunding” take effect, providing a revolutionary method for emerging companies to raise capital. The SEC’s adopting...more

Crowdfunding Begins With 17 Issuers

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 5/17/2016

Monday May 16, 2016 was the first day JOBS Act Title III crowdfunding could be used. Below are links to some portals and other information....more

Regulation Crowdfunding Takes Effect

McDermott Will & Emery on 5/17/2016

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

Crowdfunding Begins on May 16, 2016

Morgan Lewis on 5/11/2016

Funding portal registration is now available through FINRA. This LawFlash discusses funding portals, which are the intermediaries through which crowdfunding will occur, specifically regarding the registration process...more

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