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A Critical Look at Equity Crowdfunding

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/24/2021

Traditionally, the world of startup investing was not for “main street”, and was the private preserve of venture capitalists, venture debt lenders, private equity and angel investors (accredited investors), high net worth...more

CFTC Finalizes Regulation Amendments: Certain Registered and Exempt CPOs and CTAs Need to Take Action

Dechert LLP on 1/9/2020

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2019 several amendments to the regulatory framework applicable to certain commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading...more

In my Backyard: Real Estate Developers can Use Equity Crowdfunding both to Fund Projects and Convert Opposition

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 1/28/2019

Real estate developers should seriously consider equity crowdfunding to fund development projects for two major reasons, one of which has little or nothing to do with money. ...more

Regulation Crowdfunding Surpasses $100 Million but Still Needs Reform

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 2/20/2018

A recent report on the state of Regulation Crowdfunding published by a major crowdfunding advisory firm is cause for both celebration and renewed reform efforts. The $100 million aggregate funding milestone and the prorated...more

Does the ICO Open a New Chapter for RE Crowdfunding?

Dechert LLP on 12/13/2017

Back in July of 2015, we blogged about “Current Marketplace Trends in Real Estate Crowdfunding”. How young and breathless we were, in hindsight, now that we’re tapped into the Next Big ICO thing. Yes, the “fintech” world...more

FAQ: What Businesses Need to Know About Investment Crowdfunding

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 11/9/2017

What is Crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is a marketing tool that businesses use to obtain capital from a large number of individuals, typically over the Internet....more

Fintech Financings Trends

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act on 4/17/2017

The fast growing fintech industry continues to command the attention of investors across the globe. A recent CB Insights report summarized the global financing trends for fintech companies in 2016. There were 836 venture...more

Proskauer’s 2017 IPO Study

Proskauer Rose LLP on 4/13/2017

Proskauer’s Global Capital Markets Group has released its fourth annual IPO Study, a comprehensive analysis of U.S.-listed initial public offerings that priced in 2016, including an identification of IPO trends over a...more

The JOBS Act at Five: Congressional Hearing Highlights Need for Further Reform

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 3/27/2017

On March 22, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment of the Financial Services Committee conducted a hearing entitled “The JOBS Act at Five: Examining Its Impact and Ensuring the Competitiveness of the...more

2016 Technology and Life Sciences IPO Report

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 12/22/2016

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s 2016 Technology and Life Sciences IPO Report presents key data related to the pricing of 49 U.S.- based technology and life sciences issuers between January 1 and December 1, 2016. In a year...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

The Trump Administration: Change By Appointment

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 11/21/2016

The election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States, along with the Republican control of the majority of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, will likely result in significant changes in...more

2016 Venture Capital Report

WilmerHale on 3/28/2016

The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital...more

Regulation Crowdfunding – Funding Portals and Other Crowdfunding Intermediaries

Smith Anderson on 2/11/2016

Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) created a new securities registration exemption for crowdfunding offerings by adding Section 4(a)(6) to the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act). In late...more

SEC Approves FINRA Portal Rules, Forms for Crowdfunding Under Title III

Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/10/2016

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.'s (FINRA) crowdfunding Portal Rules for companies that want to operate an intermediary “funding portal” pursuant to...more

Crowdfunding Portals Begin to Register With the SEC

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 2/1/2016

The SEC registration process for Title III crowdfunding portals was recently commenced. So far we are aware of one Form Funding Portal that has been filed to begin the registration process. ...more

What's Coming in 2016? Data Security, Social Media and a Busy SEC

Sullivan & Worcester on 1/26/2016

Data Security and Data Breaches! No surprises here. We’re getting a little fed up with spectacular stories about compromised personal data, but there is no doubt 2016 will show us more, and companies are adapting and...more

Joining the Crowd: SEC Adopts Final Crowdfunding Regulations - Part III - Intermediaries

K&L Gates LLP on 1/26/2016

On October 30, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules in the form of Regulation Crowdfunding to implement the securities-based crowdfunding exemption in Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act...more

"SEC Rulemaking Update: A Year of Changes, With More to Come"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/19/2016

Last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made major progress in completing its rulemaking mandates under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) and the Dodd-Frank Act. Additionally, Congress enacted...more

2016 Proxy Season Field Guide

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/15/2016

The 2016 proxy season occurs in an environment of heightened shareholder activism and an ever-increasing focus on compensation and corporate governance disclosures. This Proxy Season Field Guide provides you with an overview...more

Overview of Regulation Crowdfunding

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP on 1/6/2016

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

New Crowdfunding Rules for Issuers: Opportunities or Landmines?

WilmerHale on 12/15/2015

As directed by Congress under the JOBS Act of 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted final rules to permit equity “crowdfunding,” characterized by the SEC as “a relatively new and evolving method...more

Regulation Crowdfunding: The Long Wait Is Over, But Is Equity Crowdfunding D.O.A.?

Mintz on 12/9/2015

Three and a half years after the passage of the JOBS Act, the SEC on October 30, 2015 adopted final rules for Title III of that Act, more popularly known as equity crowdfunding and dubbed by the SEC as “Regulation...more

Equity Crowdfunding Has Finally Arrived – SEC Adopts Final Rules On Crowdfunding

Blank Rome LLP on 11/17/2015

On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in a 3-1 vote of the SEC Commissioners, approved final rules to adopt Regulation Crowdfunding, which sets forth the framework by which companies can “equity...more

SEC Releases Final Crowdfunding Rules

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 11/11/2015

On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its highly anticipated final rules regarding equity crowdfunding, which will permit companies to raise up to $1 million per year from investors on...more

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